HOW TO CARE AN ANTHURIUM

The flowers of this plant, which is preferred indoors with its long-lasting flowers, the color and texture of its flowers, have the appearance of leaves. If you want to prefer a colorful, bright looking plant indoors all year long, you can choose this plant. It does not require much maintenance due to its leaves and flowers. If you can read our article on easy-care indoor plants click here. It adds color to spaces with its bright red flowers. There are also pink and white colors as flower colors. Since it is a tropical climate plant, its humidity and temperature needs are high.

Anthurium plant received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Relevant information can be found at this link. It has been determined that the air cleaning capacity is high by ALCA (Associated Landscape Contractors of America) and NASA Clean Air Study. You can view detailed information about the related study on these websites

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It takes its name from the Greek words ‘anthos’ and ‘oura’. All parts of the plant are poisonous and should be positioned where contact with pets and children can be prevented. You can read our article on plants that can harm living things indoors. Click here.

Its leaves are oval and arrow-shaped, and the leaf length is 15 inches. Its flowers consist of an oval or heart-shaped bright red light yellow spadix.

ANTHURIUM BASIC INFORMATION

Botanical/Scientific name: Anthurium andraeanum

Commonly used names: Tailflower, Flamingo flower, Painter’s palette, Laceleaf

Origin: Tropical rainforest

Height/diameter: 4-20 inches height, 4-20 inches diameter

Toxic properties: It is toxic because it contains saponin and calcium oxalate crystals. Leaves and flowers may cause irritation when touched by sensitive skin.

ANTHURIUM GROW AND CARE

Sunlight Needs: It grows rapidly in light and bright environments. However, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight. As a result of direct sun exposure, burns occur on the leaves of the plant. In areas with insufficient lighting, the flower stalks get longer, the leaves fade, and the plant generally takes on a weak appearance.

Watering: Anthurium has a high need for moisture, but does not like too much water. The plant develops well if the soil and leaves are kept constantly moist. Care should be taken to ensure that the irrigation water is at room temperature. It requires 80% humidity. Constantly moistening the leaves of the plant with the help of a spray will contribute to the development of your plant and cause it to be well-groomed. However, do not spray the flowers. Before spraying in direct sunlight, you should change the position of the plant. In direct sunlight, uu drops remain in the form of lenses on the leaves and turn into spots on the leaves. In low humidity environments, the plant starts to dry out. Excess water causes the plant to rot, starting from the roots. If water accumulates at the bottom of the pot after watering, you need to transfer the excess water to the outside. According to the humidity and temperature of the environment, it is sufficient to meet the water need of the plant as much as it needs. Irrigation water should be rested at room temperature and should not contain lime and chlorine.

Temperatures: Anthurium, which is grown indoors, does not like sudden weather changes and cold weather. The temperature of the environment should not be lowered below 10-15 degrees. It is necessary not to position it in areas where the wind effect is high.

Soil: Anthurium, likes permeable soils. permeable soil feature; It is a type of soil where its roots are not compacted and can develop easily, drain excess water and aerate. Well; Garden soils rich in organic matter, sandy, containing perlite and peat are soils where the plant can develop comfortably. Keeping the soil constantly moist can lead to the formation of bacteria and fungi in the plant and, as a result, to rot. For this reason, excess water accumulated in the pot should be removed.

Fertilization: The need for fertilizer supplementation is less. To increase the number of flowers, you can give phosphorus-containing fertilizers (5-10-5) in March-September. However, you should not increase the frequency and rate of fertilization. If you give too much fertilizer, your plant’s leaves will turn yellow. You can make natural fertilizer with the materials at home. Soak citrus peels such as oranges and lemons in water for 2 days and water your plant by mixing it with irrigation water.

Pruning a Anthurium: There is no need to prune the plant. Dry, yellowed, deteriorated leaves and flowers can be cut from the bottom of the soil.

Propagating of Anthurium: It can be propagated by seed. Seeds germinate at 24-27 °C. It is also possible to produce in a shorter time. For this, you will need to produce during the winter months. Production will take place as a result of separating from the root part of the sections on the soil and transferring them to a separate pot.

Pot Change of Anthurium: You can change the pot in March-April. However, instead of repeating this process every year, you should do it once every 2-3 years.

Anthurium Diseases and Pests: In the plant; Septoria spot, anthracosis, fusarium wilt, chlorosis and rust can be observed. Septoria is a fungus and thrives in high humidity and warm environments. The formation of yellow, brown spots on the leaves of the plant may be due to this fungus. In this case, the plant should not be left alone, as a result of using fungicide (Alirin, Phytosporin, Bordeaux), the plant will regain its health. Anthracosis, which is another disease that can be observed on leaves, is mold and has the form of black dots. Anthracosis occurs when the soil is at a high pH level and moist, and when there is a lack of potassium and phosphorus. Medication is required for the plant to recover. Fusarium wilt spreads in the leaf, stem and root area of ​​the plant, causing the plant to dry out. It is manifested by the twisting, yellowing, drying and shedding of the leaves, wilting and yellowing of the branches. For its control, first of all, the damaged leaves and branches should be cleaned. Afterwards, copper preparations, gloiocladin can be applied. Chlorosis; It occurs as a result of magnesium and iron deficiency in the soil. Rust diseases, on the other hand, can be caused by excessive use of aerosols used to give shine to the leaves.

Pests of the plant; aphids, thrips, Jose scale, spider mite, root nematodes. All these pests damage the plant by sucking the juice of the plant.