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Anthurium Plant
Anthurium is a large genus of plants that contains well over 700 species. An Anthurium is an
easy care plant that produces beautiful long lasting flowers throughout the year with almost no
effort on your part.
Light
An Anthurium likes as much light as you can give it as long as it is not in the direct sun. If there
is insufficient light, flower production slows down and leaves stretch toward the light.
Water
Water an Anthurium well and then allow the top two or three inches of soil to dry out before
watering again. Over-watering causes yellow leaf tips, under- watering causes brown leaf tips.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced fertilizer or one a little high in nitrogen. Feed an Anthurium monthly in the
spring and summer when it is actively growing. Always dilute the food to 1/3 to 1/4 the
recommended strength.
Temperature
Anthuriums prefer temperatures between 75-85 during the day and about 10 degrees cooler at
night. Temperatures below 50 degrees slow plant growth and flower production.
Humidity
The higher the humidity the better an Anthurium grows.
Flowering
Quickly remove the flower spathes as soon as they start to fade or turn brown.
Diseases
Fungal diseases are a problem because of the high humidity and warmth that Anthuriums
require. Keep water off the leaves and provide good air circulation around the plant.
Soil
Use a rich organic loose potting soil that contains some mulch and sphagnum moss. The soil of
an Anthurium needs to drain quickly so you may have to add some sand to the mix.
Pot Size
Anthuriums are usually found in 4", 6", and 8" pots. They like to be root-bound so don't rush to
repot them.
Propagation
An Anthurium is propagated by stem cuttings and offsets. Offsets, or pups as they are
sometimes called, are the baby plants that form at the base of certain plants. They can be used to
easily propagate new plant plants.