🌿 Anthurium SKG 'Red Crystal' × (A. magnificum × open) – Rare Hybrid Anthurium with Velvety Red Emergence and Bold Form
This visually commanding hybrid merges the radiant, red emergent leaves of SKG 'Red Crystal'—a standout cultivar from Silver Krome Gardens—with the bold, blocky structure and silver venation of Anthurium magnificum. The pollen donor in this open-pollinated cross is unknown, offering the possibility of added variability and novel expression. Seedlings from this hybrid are expected to produce large, velvety leaves with red-tinted emergents, high venation contrast, and a robust, upright growth form.
🌿 Parentage & Lineage
Seed Parent: SKG 'Red Crystal'
Developed by Silver Krome Gardens, known for crimson red emergent foliage, rich velvet texture, and defined form
Matures into a deep green or near-black leaf with sharp venation and upright posture
Pollen Parent: Open Pollination (likely influenced by nearby species)
Introduces genetic variability and potential for unique combinations
Seedlings may express traits from adjacent Anthurium cultivars, offering surprise phenotypes
A. magnificum Lineage:
Contributes broad, quadrangular leaf shape, bold silver veins, and a strong D-shaped petiole
Known for heavy, leathery foliage with architectural presence
🍃 Morphological Characteristics
Leaf Structure:
Large, heart-shaped to blocky foliage with a thick texture and prominent lobes
Petioles may show D-stem characteristics from magnificum influence
Coloration & Venation:
Emergent leaves often display red to bronze hues, fading to deep green or charcoal with prominent silver veins
Leaf surfaces are expected to develop a light sheen or velvet finish, depending on environmental conditions
Growth Habit:
Upright and moderately compact; will benefit from moss pole support
Likely to produce strong basal growth and symmetrical leaf orientation
🌱 Cultivation & Care
☀️ Light Exposure: Bright, filtered light promotes vivid color and healthy leaf development
💧 Watering: Maintain evenly moist, well-draining soil with brief dry periods between waterings
🌡 Environment: Prefers 65–80°F (18–27°C) with high humidity (60–80%) and moderate airflow
🪴 Soil: A chunky, moisture-retentive substrate rich in organic matter is ideal
✨ Defining Features
Red emergent leaves from SKG 'Red Crystal' meet the chunky, structured presence of A. magnificum
Strong potential for high-contrast venation and large-scale foliage
Hybrid vigor and phenotypic diversity expected due to open pollination
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🪴 You will receive a plant from our seedling tray. For individual selections, please check our specific listings.
📦 Shipped in a pot from New Orleans, Louisiana.
