【Ultra Rare, One-of-a-Kind】xHohenlaeacium 'Darth Vader'

【Direct Import from Sunshine Garden】
This specimen was bred and selected at Sunshine Garden, operated by bromeliad breeder Tawan Tothon in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

★★ Price Negotiation Welcome ★★
As this item is priced as a premium for collectors both domestically and internationally, please feel free to consult us in the comments section if you are considering a purchase.
International shipping is also possible (please bear separate shipping costs and customs duties).

■ About the Specimen
Scientific Name: xHohenlaeacium 'Darth Vader'
This is an extremely rare intergeneric hybrid (xHohenlaeacium = intergeneric hybrid including Hohenbergia species) uniquely bred by Tawan Tothon of Sunshine Garden in Thailand. Its dark purple leaf color, almost black, with silvery-white crossbands is mesmerizing, and its appearance is reminiscent of Star Wars' Darth Vader, as its name suggests.

■ Rarity and Pricing Basis
? This variety is not distributed even overseas.
? An ultra-rare specimen for which no official distribution has been confirmed in Japan.
? The related Billbergia 'Darth Vader' has been traded at overseas nurseries like Tropiflora for $800-$2,500 (approximately ￥120,000-￥375,000).
? This specimen, being an intergeneric hybrid, is even rarer than Billbergia DV → Premium pricing.
? Direct plant from Sunshine Garden breeder Tawan Tothon.

? Hybridization: Sunshine Garden Original Hybrid
? Size: Medium
? Condition: Good

■ Cultivation Environment
? Location: Bright shade with good ventilation.
? Watering: Replace water in the tube (tank) when it dries out. Misting the leaves is also recommended.
? Cold tolerance: Minimum 10°C (50°F) recommended.

■ Shipping
? Shipped bare-root (without soil), wrapped in bubble wrap, in a 60-size cardboard box.
? Please consult us in the comments section if you have any preferences for repotting methods.

■ Notes
? As this is a plant, leaf color and shape may vary individually and seasonally.
? We cannot guarantee against leaf breakage during delivery.
? The plant shown in the photo will be shipped as is (actual specimen).

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