Is the anthurium poisonous? A detailed guide to growing it
What is anthurium? Anthurium belongs to the Araceae family and is also called flamingo flower. Its unique blooms and bright colors have won many people's affection, so quite a few people grow it at home. Many friends wonder: is the anthurium poisonous? How do you grow anthurium? Below, the editor explains what you need to know about anthurium.
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How do you grow anthurium? Anthurium growing methods:
1. Pot selection: Anthurium has fleshy roots and is fairly sensitive to light, so generally choose a pot with low light transmission and plenty of drainage holes at the bottom. Peat pots, black plastic pots and the like are therefore better.
2. Growing medium: Anthurium prefers moist, humid conditions, so the growing medium must have strong water- and fertilizer-holding capacity and good permeability, with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 being ideal. If the pH is too high, the anthurium's uptake of iron, manganese, zinc and so on decreases and the leaves turn yellow; if the pH is too low, the supply of calcium and magnesium drops, which increases the solubility of some trace elements, causing their concentrations to rise and triggering mold disease.
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3. Humidity control: Anthurium grows at temperatures of 18°C to 30°C. During flower bud differentiation, the average temperature needs to be lowered and the day-night temperature difference reduced to ensure normal bud differentiation. In winter, the temperature should not drop below 15°C.
4. Light adjustment: Anthurium is a shade-loving plant, but it cannot do without light entirely, so when placing a potted anthurium, put it somewhere without direct sunlight. Once it enters the flowering stage, shade it to prevent the buds from discoloring or scorching; in the evening or on cloudy and rainy days, no shading is needed.
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5. Fertilizer management: Normal growth of anthurium requires many nutrients, including the major elements nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and the trace elements iron, copper, manganese, zinc and so on. Since the surface of anthurium leaves is waxy and does not absorb nutrients, fertilize at the roots and follow the principle of "light fertilizer, applied frequently." During the vigorous growth period in spring and summer, increase the amount of nitrogen fertilizer; in autumn, increase the amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. The fertilizer solution must not touch the leaves. In winter, control fertilizer and water so the plant overwinters safely.
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6. Pest and disease management: Common pests of anthurium include red spider mites and aphids. Prevention is mainly through regulating temperature and moisture, applying pesticide preventively when appropriate, and paying close attention to observation at ordinary times to achieve pest prevention.
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Is the anthurium poisonous?
Anthurium also goes by the name flamingo flower, and its flowers are mildly toxic; as long as you do not eat them by mistake, there is no problem. Wash your hands every time you prune the branches and leaves. Its toxicity mainly comes from the sap, so with a bit of care there is nothing to worry about. Anthurium belongs to the Araceae family, many of whose plants are toxic, but as long as you do not come into overly close contact with it, there is no problem. Anthurium can be grown at home; it is mildly toxic, but it is best placed outdoors.