What are the cultivation methods and precautions for Anthurium?

The incomparably gorgeous Anthurium is favored by many people. Do you also want to grow a pot of Anthurium indoors to add a bit of color to your home? So how should Anthurium be cultivated well? What precautions are there?

1. How should Anthurium be cultivated well?

1. Soil selection

Choose well-aerated soil and an environment with good ventilation, which is beneficial to the flowering of Anthurium. For the choice of growing soil, try to use loose soil for cultivation. For ordinary home growing, in the south, generally wood peat, grass peat soil and perlite are mixed and stirred as the growing soil; in the north, rotted pine needle soil can be used for cultivation.

2. Watering

In spring and autumn, 1-2 times a week, and in summer, 2-3 times a week. In addition, during the growing season of Anthurium, more watering is needed. Not only does the soil need to be kept moist, but water should also be sprayed around it to increase air humidity. When the temperature is below 15 degrees, the amount of water should be reduced, and it is enough to keep the soil moist. Too much watering may freeze and damage the plant.

3. Fertilizing

For the application of liquid fertilizer to Anthurium, the principle of regular and quantitative application should be mastered. The fertilizing time varies with the climate and environment. Under normal circumstances, apply between 8 a.m. and before 5 p.m.; in winter or early spring, carry it out between 9 a.m. and before 4 p.m.

4. Requirements for sunlight, humidity and temperature

Sunlight: Anthurium is a shade-loving plant, so direct sunlight should be avoided. Indoors, it should be placed in a corner with suitable light.

Humidity: Keep the relative humidity at 70-80%, which is the key factor in cultivation. A spray bottle can be used to increase air humidity.

Temperature: 18-28°C is the optimal temperature for the survival of Anthurium. When the temperature is above 35°C, it should be cooled down, and an electric fan can be used. When the temperature is below 14°C, warmth-keeping measures need to be taken for it.

2. Precautions for cultivating Anthurium

1. Pruning

Anthurium has relatively many leaves, so it needs to be pruned frequently. When the leaf stalks at its base gradually age, they should be cut off promptly. This can promote the growth of new branches and new leaves.

2. Repotting

When Anthurium matures, its leaves become very lush. When you find that one flower pot can no longer hold it, it needs to be repotted. Repotting can be combined with propagation by division. When dividing, at least 3-4 leaves should be retained.

3. Pest and disease control

There are two common pests and diseases of Anthurium: Anthurium anthracnose and Anthurium anthracnose spot. The early symptoms of both include yellowing of the leaves, so during cultivation, if the leaves of Anthurium are found to be yellowing, attention must be paid to prevention and control.

Anthurium is a relatively easy plant to grow. You only need to pay attention to maintaining indoor ventilation and repotting in time. Friends who want to grow Anthurium can follow these cultivation methods.