The latest watering methods and precautions for Anthurium
Anthurium, also known as flamingo flower, has very high ornamental value and is cultivated throughout our country. As a potted plant, when we care for it, watering is still the main task. Watering Anthurium is the key to ensuring its robust growth, but there are still many precautions when watering Anthurium. So today the editor has brought you the watering methods and precautions for Anthurium. Let's take a look below!
1. Watering methods
When watering Anthurium, the watering time is very important. Watering should be done as much as possible in warm weather. Do not water on rainy days or at low temperatures. However, note that if watering in summer, it must never be done at noon, to avoid excessive evaporation that could burn the Anthurium. Then, when watering, because Anthurium is at different growth stages, its water requirements also differ. For example, at the seedling stage, the plant's root system is relatively weak, is not distributed deep in the soil, and has poor drought tolerance, so after planting it should be sprayed with water about twice a day.
Keep the soil moist to encourage the sprouting of new roots, and at the same time pay attention to maintaining the dry and wet degree of the pot surface substrate. At the medium and large seedling stage, Anthurium grows relatively fast, so at this time a sufficient water supply should be maintained. Then, after Anthurium enters the flowering stage, the amount of watering should be appropriately reduced, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be increased to encourage Anthurium to bloom more. Anthurium likes to grow in a moist environment, so an environment with relatively high humidity and high soil water content should be maintained. Usually the growing environment for Anthurium should be kept at around 75%. If the leaves of Anthurium show dry tips, spray water promptly.
2. Precautions
1. Pay attention to water quality
When we water Anthurium, the first thing to pay attention to is water quality. Anthurium is very sensitive to changes in salt content, and when watering, we must be sure to choose slightly acidic water. But it must not be too acidic, because if it is too acidic, it is also very unfavorable to the growth of Anthurium. It is best to mainly use natural rainwater, which can be stored when it rains. If it is grown as a household potted plant, then we can fill a waste bottle with water, leave it for about three days, and then spray it on the leaves of the Anthurium, because after tap water has been left standing for a period of time, the chlorine in it will evaporate, so it will not affect the growth of the Anthurium.
2. Pay attention to water temperature
Then what we also need to pay more attention to is the water temperature. Water temperature is also very important to the growth of Anthurium. When watering, the water temperature must not be too low, and should be kept at least around 15°C. At the same time, when applying nutrient solution, also pay attention to the temperature. Especially in seasons of severe heat or cold such as summer and winter, pay more attention. As for the medium, it must not be too wet, because Anthurium roots are mainly fleshy and have a strong water storage capacity. If the medium has too much water, then oxygen deficiency is likely to occur. This affects the respiration of its roots and ultimately leads to root rot.
The above is a brief introduction to the watering methods and precautions for Anthurium. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!