- How is it poured?
- How is fertilized?
- When will it be repotted?
- How is it cut?
- Which diseases are threatened?
- Are there any pests?
This Anthurium forms very large inflorescences and is therefore not only used as a houseplant, but also as a very long-lasting cut flower. With a growth height of up to one meter and a leaf size of up to forty centimetres, it looks extremely good on a large flower window or in the conservatory. To ensure that it stays healthy and has many intensely colored bracts with spadix, there are a few important things to keep in mind when caring for it.
The anthurium andreanum should never dry out
How is it poured?
Like all flamingo flowers, Anthurium Andreanum does not form an extensive root ball and therefore does not cope well with drought or waterlogging.
- Water thoroughly whenever the root ball feels dry after thumb testing.
- Anthuriums do not tolerate lime. Therefore, use rainwater or stagnant tap water.
- Pour away excess liquid in the saucer after a few minutes, otherwise there is a risk of root rot.
How is fertilized?
Like all plants, Anthurium andreanum need a regular supply of nutrients. However, they are quite frugal. Half the dosage of a commercially available liquid fertilizer, administered every two weeks, is completely sufficient.
When will it be repotted?
Since the root ball of Anthurium Andreanum is not very pronounced, you usually only need to repot the flamingo flower every two or three years. If you cannot water with lime-free water, you should treat the plant to fresh substrate every year.
How is it cut?
The answer to this question is simple: Not at all. You should only cut out yellow or brown discolored leaves with a sharp knife. If the plant gets too big, please do not cut it back, but divide it when repotting.
Which diseases are threatened?
The flamingo flower is quite robust and is rarely attacked by diseases. Only leaf spot disease, which causes brown spots with a yellow halo and a black border, occurs occasionally. Commercially available fungicides help well in this case.
Are there any pests?
Anthurium can also be affected by spider mites. The tiny little animals are often hard to spot with the naked eye. If you mist the anthurium, the webs will become visible. In this case, isolate the plant to prevent the pests from spreading further and treat the plant with a suitable insecticide.
tips
As rainforest plants, Anthurium Andreanum needs a room climate with relatively high humidity. Evaporator trays on the flower window or an indoor fountain create ideal conditions.