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07/22/2026

It’s pretty rare for us to use three separate breeding specimens from a single cross, but with this batch, we just couldn’t resist.

Meet Black Widow x Carla ‘BB3’—our newest seed parent! 🖤✨

She has a persistent blister mutation affecting every leaf in varying intensities. Paired with that deep coloration and elite venation, she’s turned into an absolute showstopper.

What do you think of the blister mutation on this one? Do you prefer a more intense blister that dramatically alters leaf shape? Or do you like the more subtle charm of this one? Let us know in the comments below!👇

Plant: Black Widow x Carla GPH001 (BB3)
Breeder: Dr. Jeff Block
Acquired from: Baker's Acres Greenhouse
Photographed by: oddleafjournal

06/22/2026

🌿5K Follower Giveaway🌿

As a thank you for the support you have shown us, we are going to be doing a multi-winner giveaway to celebrate 5K Instagram followers!

To enter please tag a friend that you think would be interested in our page, our plants, or even this very giveaway! Entries that are not current followers are preferred, but any tag will do. Each person can submit up to 5 entries!
- Please tag only one name per comment, each comment will be one entry.
- Any entries beyond 5 will not count and will not increase your chances of winning. This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. While this post will show up on Facebook, all entries must be on Instagram.

The giveaway will run from today 6/22/26 until 7/02/26. Winners will be randomly drawn on 7/03/26!

There will be 3 prizes available:

Grand Prize: Carlablackiae OG4 x PM6 Cataphyll Holdback
+ 2x sprouts of our cross Cross Carla OG2 x
NSE Dress "Nocturne"
+ 2x Germ Seeds Pap "Blackbird" x RVDP

2nd Runner-up: 1x Carlablackiae PM3 x Self seedling
+ 1x Carla OG2 x NSE Dress "Nocturne"
+ 1x Germ Seed Pap "Blackbird" x RVDP

3rd Runner-up: 1x Carlablackiae PM3 x Self seedling

We also have an exciting 🦄Unicorn Giveaway🦄 live sale going on tomorrow 6/23 at 6PM est on the Palmstreet! Make sure you bookmark and we hope to see you there!

Plant photographed above: Carlablackiae RA4 x PM1 BB2
Bred by: Max Willner and Brendan

05/23/2026

One of my current favorites among my variegated Anthuriums, this plant has color that is simply unreal. Her leaves go through phases, and when they harden, they are often nearly black.

This stage is definitely my favorite, when color expression is at its strongest. She is starting to flower now, and we can’t wait to see what kind of crosses we can produce with her!

Plant: Ace of Spades x NSE Port
Acquired from:

05/22/2026

One of our oldest breeders, and we’ve finally captured a high-quality photo of her! 🌿

This shot was taken outside in natural light, and we were incredibly surprised to see just how many distinct shades of variegation she’s hiding. Under the pinkish-white grow lights inside the tent, her coloring looks much more monotone. Seeing her out here definitely explains a lot of the fascinating colors and green variegation we've been seeing in her offspring!

🌱 Plant: Variegated AoS "Dark Form"
🤝 Acquired from:

🦄 On a separate note, be sure to attend our Big Unicorn Giveaway Live Sale this upcoming Tuesday, 5/26/26. We will be giving away thousands in plants and offering up the best of the best! New releases, holdbacks, new seeds and more! Only on the 🦄

04/10/2026

-Carlablackiae OG2-

One of my all-time favorite Carlas! This wild clone boasts incredible color and stunning veins, making her a top-tier breeding candidate. We pollinated her a little while back and expect to have our first hybrid available in the next couple months!

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03/30/2026

One of the crown jewels of my breeding collection: Nightdragon 🐉✨

This stunning clone from never ceases to amaze. Between the velvety texture, those deep red veins, and foliage so dark its nearly pitch black, she’s a real showstopper!

The best part? Those leaves hold that bold dark pigment for ages! She’s officially in cataphyll and pushing her first flower—fingers crossed we have some incredible crosses in the works soon. 🤞🌿

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03/23/2026

One of my absolute favorites, Papillilaminum 'BlackBird' is a stunning plant with extremely dark velvet leaves and vibrant yellow and red veins. This standout from my Soulfire x FSRL cross has far exceeded my expectations. She is flowering now, so you can expect next generation crosses coming soon!

Papillilaminum 'Blackbird' (Rlfs S1) x JV FSxRL

03/20/2026

(Carla x Flat Bess) x Dorito Portillae BB2

Our current favorite from this batch, BB2 displays impressive qualities inherited from both parents. Her bold veins and deep-toned leaves come from my (Carla x Flat Bess), while her broad, triangular leaf shape originates from Dorito Portillae. She is in cataphyll now, and we are looking forward to creating new crosses with her soon!

02/23/2026

Exciting week ahead! We are hosting a big Unicorn Giveaway on Thursday, Feb 26, 2026, exclusively on the ! Bookmark the show and help us reach 300 bookmarks to add a second unicorn plant to our giveaway lineup!

On Saturday, Feb 28th, we're rolling out our biggest website update and restock so far this year, featuring new growers' choice crosses, amazing exact specimens, and our new much requested general care blog!

See you Thursday!

Plant Pictured: Antolakii (Round x RA1) clone #2
Bred by:
Photo taken by:

01/02/2026

-Papillilaminum Fort Sherman x Ralph Lynam-

This select clone has been a staple of my breeding program since the beginning. She has a nice dagger-like form, is extremely vigorous, has great color with a blue sheen, and veins that contrast exceptionally well. To prevent her from getting too large I cut her way back a couple months ago, but she is back and looking great!

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