Anthurium Care

⏩ Anthurium prefers environmental conditions such as a front-facing east window, morning sun filtered through the window curtain, and a humid, well-ventilated atmosphere. You should protect your plant from indoor air when it's cold below 15 degrees Celsius or hot above 25 degrees Celsius.

What temperature does anthurium like?

⏩ Anthurium's growth is faster at a minimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius at night and a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius during the day. At lower temperatures, its development slows down as the temperature drops. In winter, in homes that are not well-heated, it can continue to grow slowly as long as it receives sunlight and the temperature does not drop below 10 degrees Celsius for an extended period. Frost can cause the death of the plant. Temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius can damage the leaves and flowers; to prevent this, humidity needs to increase significantly as the temperature rises.

How can we maintain the humidity of the anthurium consistently?

⏩ Place many large stones in a large tray. Fill it with water to a level that doesn't cover the stones, and place the pot on top. The bottom of the pot should not touch the water. The stones partially submerged in the water act as an automatic device to evaporate water based on the temperature. You should also spray water on the anthurium's leaves occasionally (above 25 degrees Celsius and every evening). If you want to cultivate anthuriums more professionally and quickly, ensure that the air humidity where they are kept is at least 85% throughout the day and create a breeze with a fan.

Does anthurium need sunlight?

⏩ Anthurium cannot bloom without seeing the sun. Anthuriums should receive about 4 hours of sunlight per day, but direct sunlight can harm them, so the sun should be filtered through the window curtain and reach the plant. Filtered sunlight does not harm the flowers; a flower can last for several weeks (up to two months without wilting). If your anthurium receives enough sunlight and the soil is nutritious, it will grow faster under these conditions, the flowers will be large, and it will never be without flowers. Between late November and late February, the sun should always reach directly.

⏩ It's good to let the anthurium rest every few years. You can let it rest in a cool room (8-10 degrees Celsius), without direct sunlight but with indirect light, from mid-November to mid-January. During this period, watering should be done when the soil dries out to about three-fifths. Anthurium prefers well-ventilated soil enriched with natural organic matter. A good garden soil mixed with humus, decayed leaves, rotten pieces of bark and tree branches, pumice stone, and a bit of rotten cow dung is the best soil mix for anthuriums. (An example of a soil mix: 2 parts good garden soil + 2 parts pumice stone + 1 part cow dung + 1 part decayed leaves + 1 part chestnut soil)

⏩ Pumice stone and chestnut soil can be found in nurseries. Pumice stone is necessary to provide a well-ventilated environment for the roots. Perlite cannot replace it. If you're buying quality pre-prepared soil, it would be even better to add a quarter part of pumice stone to it.

How should anthurium soil care be?

⏩ It's not necessary to repot the plant unless the anthurium roots multiply, but you should change the soil every 3 years in April. If it grows in soil rich in organic matter, the anthurium doesn't need any extra nutrients during the first two years. In the third year, from May to October, you can give it orchid food once a month. The following year, it's necessary to renew the soil in April.

⏩ Additionally, it would be good to provide foliar feeding. Anthuriums absorb and store various nutrients and minerals with their leaves in their natural environment. Foliar feeding is, therefore, a beneficial supplement. Also, do not cut leaves that you don't like. Even if they turn yellow, they should not be cut until they rot; wait for them to fall off naturally.

⏩ You should give it orchid food with a slightly reduced dose. But without wetting the leaves, spray once with a spray so that the particles settle on the leaves and stems. If your anthurium is not growing fast, do this once a week, no more. You can provide both soil and foliar feeding at the same time; it won't harm the plant.

⏩ If the flowers lose their vitality and start forming seeds, cut them immediately from the tip of the stem and discard them, or they will slow down the plant's development. Do not cut the stem; let it dry on its own.

How should anthurium be watered?

⏩ Water it with non-calcareous water (with a neutral pH) at room temperature. Water again when you feel that the soil has dried out by touching it with your hand. Adjust how often you water accordingly. During the cool resting periods, water when the soil is partially dry. Like all plants, the water that drains out of the pot should not be reabsorbed by the soil. If it stays below the watering balance, serious damage can occur to the leaves and roots. If you overwater, there may be health issues, yellowing, and rotting of leaves and roots.

How is anthurium propagated?

⏩ If it produces offspring from the roots, these can be separated for propagation from June 15th to the end of summer. If there are no offspring and the stem of your anthurium has grown a bit, cut it near the base and plant it in a separate pot. You should do this when the summer heat begins. June 15th and later is a good time. It will root quickly, start growing in a maximum of one and a half months. The root you cut will produce at least one shoot, and that one will grow faster. The propagation medium should be larger during the rooting period.

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