{"product_id":"black-love-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-black-love","title":"Black Love Anthurium - Anthurium andreanum 'Black Love'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Love Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium andreanum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Love') is a small-scale anthurium, 40cm to 60cm tall and about 40cm wide, with decorative heart shaped leaves and dramatic, almost black glossy flowers through the year. It belongs to the Love series, which is smaller than other anthuriums, so it fits a bedside table, a bathroom window or a tropical shade garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear black flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, teardrop shaped blooms in as close to black as plant breeding gets, glossy and dramatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on and off all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark blooms appear intermittently through the year, not just in a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA smaller scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Love series is smaller than other anthuriums, which makes this one practical for indoor pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long lasting in water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers last a long time as cut stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo homes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does as well on a bedside table as in a tropical shade border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBedrooms and bathrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot in bright filtered light, such as a bathroom window or a bedside table, shows off the dark flowers. Keep it away from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical shade gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost-free gardens, plant 40cm apart under taller foliage, where the dark blooms stand out against bright green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pale or white pot makes the near black flowers read even more clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Love Anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sheltered position and avoid direct sunlight. Black Love likes humid conditions and needs frost protection, so it grows outdoors only in tropical and subtropical regions. Elsewhere, treat it as an indoor plant. For the longest flowering period, provide plenty of bright, filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining, organic rich potting mix, or free draining garden soil with mulch to keep it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep it moist during dry periods. Apply slow release fertiliser in spring, and liquid fertiliser every two to four weeks in the warmer months, diluted to half strength to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers and tired leaves at the base. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to refresh the shine, and re-pot at the beginning of spring. The leaves contain a poisonous substance, so avoid contact with skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Love Anthurium as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube. Supply comes from our grower and is not constant. If the tube reads sold out, none is available at the moment, and the notify button on the page sends you an email the day it is back. Expect a small young plant. Unpack promptly, pot it up or plant it in a sheltered spot, and keep it warm and humid while it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eIndoor exotic plants guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow dark are the flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are close to black, with a glossy finish, and they appear intermittently through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope in a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if the room has bright, filtered light. Anthuriums thrive in humidity, but keep the plant away from cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves contain a poisonous substance, so keep it out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790168391999,"sku":"ANT-AND-BLACKL-tube","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/black-love-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-black-love.jpg?v=1792194828","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/black-love-anthurium-anthurium-andreanum-black-love","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}