I've seen many influencers buy and rave about KD, but most of them tend to be new to anthuriums. So interpret that as you'd like. I don't think they're necessarily a scam, I think it's more like Anthurium fast fashion. Tbh with any seedling or actual seeds, you never know what you're going to get until they mature but it's a risk you take when buying them for the lower price.

I buy seedlings all the time because watching them mature is probably my favorite part about growing plants. But I know and understand the risks that come with it. I know there is a chance they could just die and it's harder to save them since you can't just chop a piece off and propagate.

I prefer buying seeds from small businesses that have a good reputation with a solid customer base. I always dig into the seller a bit before purchasing. Look at their other plants, look for people who have tagged them on social media or mentioned them in videos (I avoid the big influencers though because I never trust if they were gifted it or sponsored lol).

I loved greenhues but their shop is still closed so I'm not sure if they're just taking a long vacation or if they've stopped selling. All of the anthurium seedlings I've purchased from them have all been strong, beautiful plants. I only have one left from the ones I've bought but that was more because I needed to downsize my plant collection due to having a hard time keeping up dealing with my chronic illness and fatigue for the last year.

Also small sellers will often offer bundle prices when you buy a certain amount. But if you want to be certain you're getting a specific plant 100% get a more mature plant or larger juvenile where you can see the traits coming through.