The latest cultivation methods and precautions for Anthurium

Anthurium is a very attractive ornamental plant. Its flowers are quite unusual, and its color is also pink, which is where its name comes from. It also has a long flowering period, with a single flower lasting up to 2—4 months, making it a famous and high-quality flower with good development prospects. So how should Anthurium be cultivated? What should be noted? Let's take a look.

1. Pot and soil selection

The flower pot can be chosen according to the size of the plant, and it should not be too large, so that the soil will not dry too slowly after receiving water, which would affect root growth. For the soil, it is best to choose a loose, breathable soil with good drainage. Peat soil and leaf mold mixed with perlite can be used to make a nutrient soil, and an appropriate amount of base fertilizer can also be added to the nutrient soil to ensure sufficient soil nutrients. Some broken tiles can also be added to the bottom of the pot to help drainage.

2. Light and temperature

Anthurium prefers shade, so care should be taken to provide shade during maintenance, but it should not be kept completely away from light. If it is completely kept away from light, the plant will lose its luster, so shading it in sunlight is enough. In winter, when the light is weaker, shading may not be necessary. Anthurium prefers a warm environment and is sensitive to high temperatures and cold. The suitable growing temperature is 19-25 degrees. In summer, when temperatures are high, attention should be paid: once the temperature is above 25 degrees, ventilation and heat dissipation should be provided in time, and at a high temperature of 32 degrees it will stop growing. In winter, when the temperature is too low, attention should be paid to cold protection. When it is below 13 degrees, it will enter a dormant period, and it can be placed indoors for maintenance or covered with a plastic bag.

3. Watering and fertilizing

Anthurium prefers moisture and is sensitive to drought, so keeping the potting soil moist is extremely important. The water is best slightly acidic. In summer, Anthurium has a relatively large water requirement, so it can be watered once every 1-2 days. By no means should there be standing water in the potting soil, as long-term soaking in water can easily cause root rot. When the climate is too dry, a little water can be sprayed on the leaves. In winter, watering should be reduced. During the growing period of Anthurium, appropriate fertilizing should be done, generally in the morning and evening, and the effect will be better. Fertilizers can be chosen from liquid fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, and so on.

4. Precautions

As the plant grows, the original pot can no longer meet its growth needs, so it needs to be repotted in time, but care should be taken when repotting not to damage the plant's root system. Also, wipe the dust off the surface of Anthurium, because Anthurium is relatively sensitive to dryness, but it also easily collects dust, so it needs to be wiped clean with a damp cloth, and then Anthurium should be sprayed with water. Anthurium leaf blight is a relatively common disease, so a fungicide such as JunDuQing or mancozeb should be sprayed once a month. Termites and aphids are also relatively common pests. When there are not many, they can be removed with a brush, a writing brush, and so on, but be careful not to damage the leaves.

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