How to Grow Anthurium in Water? A Detailed Guide to the Method
Anthurium, a perennial plant of the Araceae family, has very distinctive flowers with vivid spathes, and in water culture its flowering period can last 2-4 months. It is quite attractive and has considerable ornamental value. Because Anthurium has a good affinity for water, it can be grown in water culture, and of course it can also be grown in soil. Today, the editor will focus on water culture of Anthurium. How can you get the best results with water-cultured Anthurium? Next, the editor will explain how to grow Anthurium in water. Flower lovers who are interested, take a look!
1. Choosing a Container for Water-Cultured Anthurium
Anthurium plants come in large and small sizes, so we need to choose a suitable container for water culture according to the specific size of the Anthurium. Using a somewhat larger water container has many advantages, because while growing the Anthurium we can also keep a few small fish in the container, which is both attractive and allows the two to coexist symbiotically. Isn't that nice? It is best to use a semi-transparent flower pot.
2. Potting Up Water-Cultured Anthurium
After taking the Anthurium out of the soil-culture pot, all the rotten roots must be cleaned off, then it can be disinfected in a potassium permanganate solution and afterward rinsed with water. Carefully place the Anthurium into the container. Some expanded clay pebbles can be placed in the container to fix the plant and keep it breathing normally. To ensure the Anthurium breathes normally, we only need to add half or two-thirds of the water. If a transparent flower pot is used, to prevent strong sunlight from burning and damaging the plant we can cover the outside with a black plastic bag. In winter, a transparent bag can be used to provide insulation. Place the Anthurium in an environment with indirect light to grow, and the temperature is best kept above 10°C.
3. Changing the Water for Water-Cultured Anthurium
During the acclimation period, change the water frequently: once every three days for the first half month, then once every seven days. Each time you change the water, add a nutrient solution specially for water-cultured flowers, but do not add it at the very beginning. After a month this way, new roots will grow. After acclimation, the frequency of water changes should be controlled. If you find that there are relatively many impurities in the water and the water is rather cloudy, it means the water needs to be changed. The flower pot should be cleaned at regular intervals, and the nutrient solution should not be added either. Water that is too rich in nutrients will increase the reproduction of microorganisms and affect the plant's growth.
That is all the content on how to grow water-cultured Anthurium. Anthurium is relatively easy to grow in water, and it looks clean and attractive, and it is not as troublesome as soil culture. It is mostly about managing the water quality and the flower pot. Water-cultured Anthurium looks quite pleasing to the eye. I hope reading this article can help everyone grow the most beautiful Anthurium. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please pay more attention to this site!