Anthurium is "addictive" - this care guide teaches you how to grow it well

The "addictive" anthurium care guide

Anthurium is also known as flamingo flower, painter's palette, and tail flower. Common cultivars include Jin Fen, Pink Champion, Alabama, Candy, Arizona, Antalore, and others. The photo shows a potted anthurium.

Anthurium plants grow 50-80 cm tall, with fleshy rhizomes; long-stalked heart-shaped leaves emerge from the rhizome, the leaf surface is bright green, and the veins are sunken. The spathes are mostly bright red, though white and pink cultivars also exist.

1. Environmental benefits

Anthurium has a strong ability to absorb harmful gases such as formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, and trichloroethylene, and a certain ability to absorb helium gas. It can purify the air and improve environmental quality.

2. Care guide

(1) Soil selection. Anthurium prefers sandy loam that drains well, is loose, has good aeration, retains fertilizer well, and is rich in humus.

(2) Light. Anthurium likes warmth and partial shade, and dislikes direct sunlight. In spring, summer, and autumn, provide appropriate shading [Jishan Huayao].

(3) Temperature. The suitable temperature for anthurium is 20-30°C, and it must not drop below 13°C.

(4) Watering. Anthurium likes moisture. During the growing season, water once every 3 days and mist the leaves regularly. In winter, follow the principle of "don't water until the soil is dry."

(5) Fertilizing. Anthurium does not like heavy fertilizer. During the growing season, fertilize once a week with anthurium-specific fertilizer or alum fertilizer water.

(6) Propagation. Anthurium can be propagated by division. First place a layer of crushed stone 4-5 cm in diameter at the bottom of the pot, then add 2-3 cm of potting soil. Place the side shoot with 3-4 true leaves and aerial roots in the center of the pot. After spreading out the rhizome, continue adding potting soil until it is 2-3 cm below the rim of the pot.

(7) Pruning. Anthurium should not have too many leaves; keep only 4 leaves per plant. In addition, promptly cut off old leaves that have turned yellow or withered.

(8) Placement. Medium and large potted anthuriums can be placed on windowsills or side tables in the living room or bedroom. Small potted plants can be placed on shelves, desks, computer desks, and other spots kept at a distance from the head of the bed.