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🐉 Why every collector wants the Gothic Black Dragon Anthurium

• 🌑 A living shadow

Anthurium Black Dragon is one of the most prized centerpieces of the Top Tropicals plant collection. This rare and exotic hybrid is celebrated for its deep, dark foliage that looks as if it were painted with charcoal or ink. It belongs to the coveted "dark foliage" group of anthuriums - a favorite among collectors for its dramatic, gothic elegance.
• 🌑 It changes color with light

This plant changes color like magic! What sets Black Dragon apart is its ability to transform. In bright filtered light, the leaves darken dramatically - almost jet black. But in lower light, they fade to a mysterious greenish-maroon. It's like having two plants in one, depending on how you position it.
• 🌑 Its spadix and spathe are weapons of style

Unlike many anthuriums that flaunt bright reds or whites, Black Dragon keeps it sleek and sinister with a brown spadix and dark-brown spathe - adding a sense of surreal drama when it flowers. But wait to see the real show when is sets fruit - cascades of bright red berries!
• 🌑 Tropical but tough

Though exotic-looking, it's surprisingly resilient. With the right humidity and warmth (typical of most anthuriums), it's a slow but steady grower - ideal for collectors who want something dramatic yet manageable indoors.
• 🌑 A collector's hybrid, not found in the wild

Black Dragon is likely a man-made hybrid created by crossbreeding dark-leaved species like Anthurium watermaliense or Anthurium forgetii. It doesn’t grow in the wild, which makes it even more of a sought-after trophy in aroids circles.

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🌹Adenium with classic elegance of an Amaryllis

📸 Photo of Adenium Black Amaryllis opening flower for the previous post 👆

The petals darken with age, with the outer border turning almost black within a few days.

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⭐ Dramatic and regal: is it Adenium or Amaryllis?

• 🖤 Black Amaryllis Adenium has many layers of rich, dark red petals with a striking multi-colored border in shades of red, pink, and dark red - almost black.
• 🖤 The intricate layering and bold color contrast give the flower a dramatic, almost regal appearance, resembling the classic elegance of an amaryllis.
• 🖤 Its complex beauty makes it a powerful and captivating addition to your garden, combining the best features of both flowers. See photos of the actual Adenium Caramel in next post 👇

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