Anthurium subsignatum × ‘Ace of Spades’
Anthurium subsignatum × ‘Ace of Spades’
Anthurium subsignatum × ‘Ace of Spades’
9cm / #33
£100.00
Anthurium subsignatum × ‘Ace of Spades’ is a Vietnamese hybrid combining the rugged, textured foliage and dark tones of A. subsignatum with the dramatic, velvet‑leaf form and deep colouring of Ace of Spades. Leaves tend to emerge softly, showing contrast in veins, then mature into more heart‑shaped blades with a dark sheen.
Native to:
Since this is a hybrid, it has no true “native habitat,” but its parental species come from tropical Central/South American forest understorey environments.
Water:
Water when the top ~ one‑third of the potting mix begins to dry out. The medium should retain some moisture but never stay soggy. Use an airy, well‑draining substrate (for example, bark, perlite, maybe some fine sphagnum or composted organic matter) to ensure roots get airflow. Avoid letting the plant sit in water; drain thoroughly after watering. Overwatering leads to root rot, under‑watering will reduce leaf colour and shrink new leaf size.
Light:
Bright filtered light is best. Indirect light that’s strong but diffused will help bring out the deep tones and vein contrast. Avoid harsh direct midday sun which can scorch or bleach the dark leaf parts. If light is weak, leaf colour will become more uniform and dull, and new growth may be slower and paler. Morning or late afternoon direct light with filtering (or through shade cloth / sheer curtain) can be tolerated.
Humidity:
High humidity is advantageous — around 65‑80 % works well. Dry air tends to dull the sheen of the leaves, make leaf edges brown, and reduce contrast in veins. In a dry indoor environment (especially in winter), use measures like humidifiers, pebble trays, grouping with other plants, or keeping in a humid enclosure to maintain good moisture in the air.
Temperature:
Maintain warm and stable conditions. Ideal daytime temperatures around 18‑27 °C is good. Avoid letting temperatures fall below ~ 15‑16 °C, which may stress the plant. Sudden fluctuation (cold drafts, hot dry air) should be avoided, as they can cause leaf damage or slow growth.
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Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.
It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.
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If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.
That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look. -
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Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.
When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.
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First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.
Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.
It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.
Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.
Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help. -
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.
During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.
That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.
The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit. Whether grown in our own nursery or sourced from trusted partner growers, every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something isn't right on arrival, we'll make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.
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