Anthurium (Anthurium) - exotic plant with beautiful glossy colors of red, white or Pink colour, in the middle of each of which rises an ear of white, yellow, green, brown or purple. From spring to the end of summer, these beautiful and eye-catching plants bloom. There are over 700 varieties of Anthurium. In some species, the flowers are inconspicuous, but the leaves with contrasting veins immediately attract attention. Under natural conditions, anthurium grows in the forests of tropical America and on the Pacific islands.

Anthurium types

Anthurium Andre (Anthurium andreanum)

The plant is an epiphyte with a height of 0.5-0.8 m (up to 1 m), having a shortened stem with numerous roots. The leaves are leathery, oblong-ovate, up to 40 cm long and 15-20 cm wide. The peduncle is longer than the leaf petioles. The so-called flowers consist of one bright bract (spread) and a long cob inflorescence. The spathe is leathery, heart-shaped, recurving, up to 20 cm long, 15-18 cm wide, often blistered with clearly visible veins. Coloration from white to crimson red. Cob 15 cm long, white or yellow.

A. Andre - a plant of medium complexity for growing at room conditions. It grows best in diffused light, in a place protected from drafts.

Anthurium Scherzer (Anthurium scherzerianum)

Epiphyte or aboveground plant with strongly shortened, sometimes underground shoots. The leaves are leathery, dark green, matte, almost elliptical or lanceolate, covered on both sides with small black dots. Petioles 4-20 cm long. The height of the peduncle reaches 15-55 cm. The spathe is dense, red-orange, elliptical or ovoid, recurved. Cob yellow or orange, spirally twisted. Berries are orange-red.

A. Schertser is one of the most undemanding plants from the genus Anthurium in room culture.

Currently, a large number of hybrids and varieties with a variety of colors of bracts are on sale. There are groups of varieties that are distinguished by strong growth (up to 0.6 m tall) or vice versa miniature - "Miniature Scherzer Anthuriums" (a plant with an early flowering period, by the time of flowering the plant reaches a height of only 5-7 cm).

Varieties of Anthurium Scherzer (according to the color of the bract):

Green - 'Arinos', 'Smaragd', 'Unica'

Red - 'Artus', 'Lybra', 'Rustica', 'Solara', 'Hanna'

Pink - 'Lacetti'.

Anthurium crystal (Anthurium crystallinum)

One of the most beautiful and largest types of anthurium. Epiphyte with a short, sometimes underground, shoot and spectacular dark green velvety leaves 20-40 cm long. The veins on the upper side of the leaf are silvery with a crystal sheen. Petioles are smooth, rounded. Peduncle about 40 cm high, spathe 7-9 cm long, green or pale purple. Cob 15-25 cm long, purple berries.

The species is sensitive to lower temperatures, which should be at least +16 °C.

Reproduction of Anthurium

If Anthurium is properly and carefully looked after, then it will delight its owners with beautiful flowers and bright greenery. all year round. Every three years the plant needs to be rejuvenated. To do this, you need to carefully separate the side shoots-babies from the main stem. This can be done with a sharp knife, and sprinkle the cut with crushed coal.

If there is a desire to have more "children", the pot for Anthurium is chosen more spacious, and in a tighter one it will soon bloom. The cutting method is also suitable for propagation of this plant. A stalk with an air root and a leaf is well rooted. To get the seeds and grow them into an adult plant, you need to make a lot of effort, but if you try hard, then success is possible.

Plant transplant Anthuriumoma

It is better to transplant anthuriums from the end of winter to the end of summer, during the period when the plant has active growth. The roots and leaves are very fragile, so you need to handle them very, very carefully when transplanting. A correct transplant is considered if the roots were deepened a little more than they were planted before. A young flower is transplanted every year, and the pot for this should be slightly larger than last year. "Old men" do not need frequent transplantation, it is enough to please them with fresh soil every three or four years. If necessary, after transplanting, tie the stems to a support so that they are not damaged by a strong bend. To maintain a balance of temperature, soil and air, it is better to plant anthuriums in plastic pots. And, of course, remember that the pot must have a good drainage layer.

soil for anthurium

Freshly bought Anthurium should be immediately transplanted into prepared soil. And this is not ordinary land, but a special substrate. To grow it properly, use the following recipes:

  • Peat, chopped moss and sod land (proportion 2:2:1)
  • Deciduous earth (humus), chopped marsh moss and turf (proportion 2:1:1)
  • Pumice stone pieces 1-3 cm, particles of pine bark 2-5 cm in size, peat and horse manure (proportion 2:2:1:1)
  • Large expanded clay, peat and pine bark in pieces of 2-3 cm (proportion 1:1:1)

Bone meal, moss, charcoal, wood chips can be added to the prepared substrates. But do not rush to fill everything in pots.

Successful cultivation of the flower is possible only with good drainage, as it absorbs excess water and does not allow the roots to rot. It can be a mixture of sand, charcoal and bark of coniferous plants. Lay it on the bottom of the pot and fill it with a substrate.

Air humidity when growing Anthuriumoma

Since most types of Anthuriums are epiphytes, they love high humidity - 85-95%. All anthuriums suffer from dry indoor air. To maintain the desired humidity, you can overlay the stems of the plant with sphagnum moss and spray it regularly. You can also place the pot on a pallet with wet gravel or expanded clay.

In addition, it is recommended to systematically wipe the leaves from dust with a sponge soaked in warm water. And in the summer, it is also useful to spray the plant with warm water. But do not spray the flowers, this causes ugly brown spots to appear on them.

Watering and spraying Anthurium

As a true tropical inhabitant, anthurium needs high humidity. However, the roots of this plant are superficial and easily rot. Too diligent watering should be discarded, adhering to the rule "it is better not to add than to overfill." It is much more useful to give preference to daily spraying and a warm shower. Spend them as much as you can and time, but at least once a week. In addition, the native conditions of the pet can be recreated by placing the pot on wet claydite and wrapping the stem with moss.

The optimal temperature for growing anthurium

Plants should be kept in a warm room, at a temperature of 18-20°C, but isolated from heating system. Winter minimum 15°C. Protect from drafts!

Optimum lighting for antrium cultivation

Bright diffused light, an east window, northeast or northwest window will do. Direct sun is allowed only in the morning or evening. In winter, additional lighting with lamps is possible. With a lack of light, the leaves are small, the flowers lose their color.

Top dressing and fertilizers Anthuriumoma

During the growth period, anthurium must be fed every two weeks with mineral and organic fertilizers. Water for irrigation must be soft. In winter, the anthurium flower, like most plants, rests, which means that watering and fertilizing are significantly reduced. During this period, watering is done once a week, compensating for this with frequent spraying, warm showers, and the use of a humidifier. It is also recommended to periodically wipe the leaves of the plant with a soft, damp sponge to rid them of dust and further moisturize. Drying out of the earth in a pot is not allowed.

Diseases and pests of anthurium

In order for the anthurium to please you with its beauty, it just needs the right care. In a too cool room, black spots may appear on the leaves, with a lack of light, the leaves may dry out, and if only their tips turn black, then the soil contains an excess of calcium salts. If the anthurium does not bloom, then it is likely that during the transplantation process a too voluminous pot was chosen. By the way, plants that you got from seeds also bloom only after 5 years at least.

Anthurium is a flower of amazing beauty. Large unusual shape buds will decorate any room. The plant has a great shape and color of the leaves. However, it is whimsical and finicky. Without proper care, watering and lighting, you are unlikely to be able to grow it at home.

There is one legend about the origin of anthurium. The bloodthirsty leader wanted to make his wife one very beautiful girl from a neighboring tribe. He was rejected and was furious. Having captured the tribe, he also took the girl. On the day when the wedding was supposed to take place, the desperate beauty rushed into the fire, which was lit by the leader's servants. However, the gods disposed of her fate somewhat differently. She did not die, but was turned into a delightful Anthurium flower.

The genus Anthurium includes more than five hundred varieties of plants. These are mainly herbaceous evergreen vines, epiphytes that grow on tropical forest trees. Plants are equipped with aerial rhizomes. There are also lithophytes.

Flamingos are native to South and Central America. Not all species of the genus can survive indoors. At home, Anthurium Andre and Scherzer are most often grown.

Anthurium Andre is an epiphytic plant that lives in the mountain forests of Ecuador and Colombia. The plant is endowed with short aerial rhizomes, bright green large glossy petiolate heart-shaped reaching a length of 40 centimeters and a width of 20 cm, large yellowish or creamy bright shiny flowers - cobs with rather large leathery bedspreads.

The color of the bedspreads can be pinkish, whitish, reddish, salmon. It blooms over a long period - up to one and a half months. After flowering, the cover becomes greenish.


As for Anthurium Scherzer, this plant is endowed with a short underground caudex, long wide dark green petiolate velvety leaves. The peduncle can reach a length of 0.5 m, and cobs - up to 25 centimeters. The bedspread is green, with a purple tint, reaches ten centimeters long and two wide. The fruits of the plant are purple berries.

Which species to grow at home is up to you. However, you must understand that almost all varieties of the genus are capricious. Improper care can cause the death of the plant. In order to ensure favorable conditions, first of all, it is necessary to create a climate similar to tropical. He should have enough heat, light, humidity. And most importantly, anthurium is afraid of drafts.

Light and warmth

This exotic flower will thrive on west or east windows. In order for it to grow well and bloom beautifully and for a long time, it needs bright but diffused lighting. On the windows on the north side, the anthurium will grow, but there will not be enough light for it.

On the south side, place the anthurium away from the windows. It must not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Anthurium loves warmth. If you decide to settle this beauty at home, you should remember that the plant is thermophilic. In spring and summer, the temperature should be at least 22 degrees. At a temperature of eighteen and below degrees, the flower will begin to hurt.

In autumn and winter, it is necessary to maintain a temperature of 15 degrees. Raise and lower the temperature slowly. A sharp drop and drafts can adversely affect flowering.

Feeding and watering

The first thing you should know: water for irrigation should be separated and soft, and it is better, of course, if it is rain. Water the plant during the flowering period should be plentiful. If you see that the soil has dried out to half the height of the pot, water it immediately. It is also not necessary to fill the flower. Follow the rule - it is better to underfill than overfill. Excess moisture will cause the rhizomes to rot. After watering, do not forget to drain excess water from the pan.

Do not forget about the periodic spraying of Anthurium. The plant will bloom well only when the humidity is 90%. Insufficient moisture will cause slow development. Wipe sheets periodically.

In warm weather, spray the anthurium daily. To do this, use warm settled water. To increase the humidity around the pot, place it on a tray of wet pebbles. It is not recommended to immerse the pot in water.

Remember, only the leaves of the plant are subject to spraying. The ingress of water on the flowers is fraught with the appearance of spots on them, as well as a significant decrease in decorative qualities.

You need to feed the flower regularly. Fertilizers are recommended in spring and summer, every twenty days. Do not forget to make foliar top dressing - every one and a half weeks. The use of organic fertilizers is welcome, but at home it is not very convenient. For this purpose, fermented mullein, chicken manure, leaf humus are used. You can replace organic matter with Gumat or Humisol.

As for mineral fertilizers, they must be used carefully. It is necessary to dilute them in comparison with the standard recommended dosages twice.

Proper care at home

To encourage good bud set, as well as subsequent flowering, provide the flower with a cool two-month wintering at a temperature of fifteen degrees. With proper care, flowering will be long - from the end of the spring period to the beginning of the autumn. Some species may bloom throughout the year.

For better flowering of the plant, do not forget to cut flowers that have already faded. This will allow the anthurium to save energy for young flowers. If you want to get seeds, then the inflorescences must be pollinated artificially - transfer pollen from one plant to another with a brush.

Well-formed flowers stand in a vase for more than a month, and not fully developed ones wither very quickly - they will not last even a week.

  1. It is recommended to transplant the plant at the beginning of active growth - from February to March.
  2. The roots of the flower are very fragile. Be very careful not to damage them.
  3. Young plants are advised to replant every year. It is important to increase the pot every time by a few centimeters.
  4. Adult flowers are transplanted as needed.
  5. The pot in which you are going to grow anthurium must be plastic. Ceramic containers are unsuitable, in which the soil temperature is always slightly lower than the air temperature.
  6. The container for the flower should be not so much wide as high.
  7. Do not forget to fill the bottom with a drainage layer.
  8. The substrate should be loose, well pass air and moisture.
  9. Sod land - one part, peat - two parts and chopped sphagnum moss - the same amount - the composition of the earth mixture.
  10. It is allowed to grow a flower in peat, sand, coniferous bark, charcoal.
  11. The replacement of the earth mixture can be carried out at each transplant of the plant.

How to propagate a plant?

The easiest way to propagate a flower is vegetatively - using stem offspring or cuttings. Lateral shoots can be separated and planted separately. If the roots are poorly developed or completely absent, they need to be rooted. To do this, use ordinary sand or perlite. The processes must be covered with glass and moistened. Do not forget about ventilation and maintaining a temperature of 22 degrees. The cuttings are rooted in a similar way. As soon as the root system begins to form, the plant is transplanted into a pot.

Caution - Anthurium is poisonous! Since the plant is poisonous, make sure that children and pets do not chew its foliage and fruits, this is fraught with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise, dizziness, headache, skin irritation.

The main causes of yellowing of the foliage of a flower

Leaves may turn yellow for several reasons:

  • too compacted soil;
  • not proper watering;
  • excess light;
  • a large amount of fertilizer;
  • diseases and pests.

Downed soil does not allow oxygen to penetrate the root system. You can fix this. Simply remove the topsoil regularly and replace it with fresh, loose, and nutrient-dense soil.


For watering a flower, it is necessary to use exclusively separated and warm water. The concentration of chlorine in the water can be minimized. To this end, defend the water in an open container. A huge mistake of many gardeners is excessive watering of the plant. Stagnation of water provokes decay and death of the roots of anthurium. In this case, you need to treat the flower. Remove it from the pot, cut off any rotten roots, and then treat it with charcoal powder. After the roots have dried, plant the flower in a pot. Don't forget to update the soil. Remember, watering should be moderate, and the soil slightly moistened.

Another reason for the yellowing of the sheets is an excess of lighting. To fix this, move the plant to a dark place. In autumn and winter, put the pot in a well-lit place, but make sure that direct sunlight does not fall on it.

The leaves also turn yellow due to excess fertilizer. Too frequent feeding is fraught with the transformation of large and juicy leaves into sluggish and brown. To fix this, stop feeding the flower and flush the soil. After three weeks, top dressing can be resumed. Do not forget that for anthurium, the concentration of fertilizers should be half as much as for other decorative flowers.

Often the leaves turn yellow due to diseases and pests. Sick plants are treated with special means, and the damaged foliage is thrown away.

Diseases to which anthurium is susceptible

A flower can affect both fungal and viral diseases. The development of fungal pathologies provokes excessive moisture. You can cure the disease: stop pouring the flower. The occurrence of viral pathologies is provoked by insects.

The plant may be affected by rot. The reason is over watering. Another fairly common ailment is anthracnose. The disease provokes the drying of the flower. Shchitovka, worms, aphids, thrips - all these pests are "not indifferent" to anthurium.

Partial discoloration of the foliage, the appearance of small holes on them, coarsening and wrinkling indicates a leaf bronze virus. It is impossible to cure the disease. In order to prevent its development, it is necessary to eliminate thrips in time, because they carry this virus.

The appearance of watery black spots on the foliage and shoots indicates stem rot. Affected specimens must be isolated. It is possible to revive it. For this purpose, the plant is sprayed with biological products.

When the plant is affected by aphids, yellowing of the leaves is noted. In addition, they begin to curl. With a strong lesion, sticky aphid secretions can be seen on the foliage. You can defeat the pest. For this purpose, a mild soapy solution is used. If the lesion is severe, drugs are used: Commander, Bison, Biotlin.

The appearance of whitish or golden-brown tubercles on the stems indicates the settlement of scale insects. In order to remove insects, the plant is first cleaned with a toothbrush, and then wiped with a cotton swab dipped in kerosene.

Why does the plant not bloom and dry?

The reason for the lack of flowers may be too large or vice versa too small a pot. Anthurium does not like tight and wide containers. Lush flowering is facilitated by proper watering, lighting and timely top dressing.

As for the drying of the flower, this can happen due to insufficient watering or dry air. Optimize care and then the plant will come to life. In addition, anthurium can also dry due to pathologies. Particularly anthracnose. In this case, it must be treated with a fungicide.

Anthurium is a very beautiful plant. But it will delight with its flowering only if it is properly cared for. Water, but do not flood, feed, but do not overfeed, make sure that pests do not start in the flower and then it will thank you with exquisite flowering.

Flowers of a fiery or sky blue hue attract the eye, delight and make you run to the flower shop to buy this beauty to grow. Anthurium rightfully occupies a leading place among ornamental plants. Its unearthly beauty, bright colors and shiny, juicy green leaves decorate the interior of the room, cheer up.


Proper care is the key to a healthy and beautiful plant. Anthurium is capricious, does not tolerate drafts and temperature changes. Any deviation from the prescribed temperature or humidity can lead to illness.

  • Anthurium should be constantly watered with warm, settled water.
  • Abundant watering is recommended during the period - in the summer.
  • The soil should always be moist, but not wet and swampy.
  • During the dormant period, anthurium is watered less frequently.
  • In the summer, a sprinkling or spraying procedure is carried out every 5 days.
  • The air around the flower is constantly moistened. It is important to prevent overflow or drying of the earthy coma.

Top dressing is carried out every three weeks with complexes or. Active application in summer, in winter, top dressing is stopped. It is important not to overdo it with nitrogen complexes. Anthurium responds well to organic matter. The first fertilization is carried out immediately after, a break of two weeks and re-application. Then they feed every 3 weeks until October.

A young anthurium is transplanted every year in the spring, and an adult plant every 2-3 years.

If it is clear that the roots have entangled the entire earthen ball, the anthurium can be transplanted at other times of the year. Rooted cuttings are transplanted in the spring. is needed not only so that the plant has enough space for growth, but also to enrich the soil. The soil is rapidly depleted. This can result in poor flowering or stunted growth.


Anthurium is propagated by dividing the bush, apical cuttings, and side shoots. The latter are taken in case of formation of aerial roots on them.

The cuttings are rooted in the substrate prepared for them or in wet drainage - expanded clay.

Anthurium seeds are propagated very rarely. This is a delicate matter and requires patience. To obtain seeds, the plant is artificially pollinated and waiting for the appearance of fruits - up to 12 months. Each berry produces 2 to 5 seeds.

Whatever method of reproduction is chosen, the grower needs to be patient and carefully care for the cuttings or shoots.


The most common disease of anthurium is anthracnose. The leaves dry up at the edges and die. If nothing is done, the plant may die. As soon as characteristic spots are found, immediately remove the leaves and treat them with fungicides. An advanced disease is difficult to cure.

It is almost impossible to protect yourself from pests, since they love exactly the environment in which anthurium develops - heat and humidity.

Proper care, timely, optimal growing conditions will help grow a healthy, strong and plentiful blooming anthurium. Do not be lazy, take care of a capricious plant and everything will work out!

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Representatives of the genus Anthurium of the aroid family are spectacular plants with beautiful glossy flowers and leaves of a heart-shaped or spatulate shape. In the homeland of anthuriums - and this is Central and South America - they grow on trees, where their aerial roots hang down to the ground. Some species feel good even among rocks and stones. However, domestic anthurium is not at all as unpretentious as its wild "relatives": it needs careful care.

Home varieties of anthuriums include:

This fairly large plant has dark, green, heart-shaped leaves. The petioles of the leaves are long, the aerial roots of the plant are clearly visible on the stems. The inflorescences are usually yellow or green, the veil can be red, pinkish, white or even green, although Andre with red flowers is the most popular.

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It is distinguished by shortened stems, the length of which rarely exceeds 40 cm. Large leathery dark green leaves are covered on both sides with small black dots. Inflorescences rise beautifully above the plant. The spathe of the flower is usually red, although other shades are sometimes found.

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Anthurium Crystal

plant with decorative leaves, with their pattern reminiscent of crystal. Color over time can change from bronze-purple to dark green. On the leaves, a pattern of bright silver veins is clearly visible. The flower is usually not as beautiful as in other varieties - the Crystal variety is grown precisely for the sake of the leaves. The bedspread is often green or purple.

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Anthurium Magnificent

A plant similar to the previous variety. Magnificent also stands out for its showy leaves with silvery-white veins. To the touch they are pleasant, velvety.

Each of these varieties looks different. Flowers are sometimes cut and kept in a vase: they will not wither for a couple of weeks, and therefore they are convenient to use for various flower arrangements. However, in order to get such an unusual beauty, you need to work hard.

Anthurium - care for keeping at home

All anthuriums are very sensitive to the conditions of detention. That's why if you want to get this unusual plant to your home collection, you need to find out in advance all the subtleties of caring for him. The main thing is to be attentive to him and love him, then he will definitely reciprocate.

Lighting and watering

Any anthurium can be safely placed not on the window, but in the room. However, make sure that there is still enough light for him. The ideal placement is on a stand located about a meter from the window. You can also put a flower pot on a window facing the west or east side. If the window faces south, in no case should you put a plant there in the hot season: the leaves will “burn” and you will not save them.

As for watering, the “capricious” loves to be watered with settled and soft water: rainwater is ideal for these purposes. In summer, you need to water about twice every seven days, remembering that it is better to pour less than pour. The earth should be well moistened, but at the same time, excess water in the pan should be removed immediately. In winter, watering is done once a week, that is, less than twice.

The soil

Choose a light soil mix consisting of coniferous and leafy soil. It is desirable that peat and sand be added. All this should be poured into a low pot with good drainage. It is better to take a plastic one, since in a ceramic or clay soil temperature may be slightly lower, which will have a bad effect on growth.

It is advisable to feed with special mixtures at least a couple of times a month. During the growing season, the plant requires mineral and organic fertilizers: at this time, new leaves are actively growing, and therefore the nutrients available in the soil may not be enough. And do not forget to periodically add soil to the top.

Transfer

The ideal time to transplant is from February to March. That's when growth begins. But if there is a need, it can be done later - until August. Do this carefully so as not to damage the delicate roots. An adult plant is transplanted no more than 1 time in 3 years.

reproduction

Anthurium propagates both with the help of seeds and with the help of cuttings. In the first case, it is desirable to obtain seeds from their own flowers and plant them immediately, this is done in a hurry because they quickly lose their ability to germinate. However, the seeds do not turn out so easily: the flowers need artificial insemination. To do this, you need to use a brush to transfer pollen from cob to cob. For best results, do this several times three to five days apart.

If everything went well, fruits with seeds appear. These seeds should be allowed to mature for 8-10 months. Only then can they be removed from the fetus, washed and treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Sow the seeds in a container and cover them with glass on top. Keep the temperature around 22 degrees Celsius. Soon you will see the first shoots.

Keep in mind that propagation using seeds leads to the loss of its decorative properties. The plant becomes weaker and needs about 4-5 years for full-fledged strong flowers to appear.

It is much more convenient to breed anthurium cuttings. To do this, separate the side shoots from the mother plant and place them in a separate pot. For a better result, you can root the shoots before planting by placing them temporarily in ordinary sand. Maintain high humidity and temperatures around 22-24 degrees Celsius. When good roots appear, plant the cuttings in a separate pot.

How to care for flowers in winter?

The flower does not tolerate drafts and cold air very well, so it is advisable to place it in a special home greenhouse during the cold period.

If this is not possible, try to keep the temperature around 21 degrees. Water only with warm and settled water.

You can place the pot on south side at home: at this time of the year, the rays of the sun will not harm the leaves, but the heat from the glass, on the contrary, will help the “whim” to winter without loss.

What to do if Anthurium does not bloom?

If there are no flowers, this may indicate the presence of diseases or pests. In each case it is better to understand separately.

If the plant looks quite healthy, but does not want to release flowers, this indicates a lack of minerals and nutrients in the soil, as well as errors in care.

Sometimes even a cramped pot prevents the plant from showing all its beauty.

A few tips for caring for flowering anthurium:

flower care

Under good conditions, anthurium blooms from late spring to autumn, and some species bloom all year round. Well-formed flowers can be cut and added to flower arrangements and will last up to 30 days in a vase.

Place to grow at home

If your goal is abundant flowering, then in winter it is necessary to provide the flower with a dormant period by placing it in a room with a temperature of about 14-16 degrees Celsius. Just make sure there are no drafts. In summer, the plant blooms well in a bright, warm room. The main thing is to avoid direct sunlight, which is unnecessarily harmful to the leaves.

Watch out for blooms

It is necessary to immediately cut off the inflorescences of anthurium, which have already faded - this will enable it to start up new flowers.

How to get rid of ticks - pests on flowers?

To do this, you can first try to treat the leaves with a regular dog or cat flea shampoo. If this does not work, use special products from a flower shop.

Love your capricious flower, and he will gladly give you wonderful inflorescences.

Diseases and treatment of Anthurium

Sometimes even the most diligent care and great love cannot save a flower from all possible problems and diseases.

The main problems are:

The leaves are turning yellow

This indicates the beginning of the process of decay in the roots due to frequent watering or improperly selected soil. It is necessary to carefully remove the plant, remove the rotting parts and plant in a new pot with a special mixture. In the future, carefully monitor the frequency and abundance of watering.

The tips of the leaves turn black

There is a lot of calcium in the soil. Watch out for fertilizer.

Dark spots appeared on the leaves

Limit watering: most likely, the soil is waterlogged.

Leaves are curled up

The reasons can be different: direct sunlight, drafts, low humidity, lack of sunlight, illness, and much more.

Aphid

Also, leaves and flowers can suffer from aphids, spider mites or scale insects. Regular watering under a warm shower will be a good prevention against pests. If the problem has already arisen, buy special treatment products at the flower shop.

Why do flowers sometimes dry leaves?

Leaves can dry out for a variety of reasons. If watering is sufficient, then it is necessary to follow the fertilizer. With a shortage or, conversely, an excess of minerals, the plant begins to act up - its leaves dry. Adjust the fertilizer issue and then the problem should be solved.

Home Care Precautions

When caring for anthurium, keep in mind: all varieties of this plant are poisonous. If it comes into contact with bare hands, eyes or face, the juice can cause serious irritation, especially if you have extremely sensitive skin.

When ingested, the plant causes eating disorders. That is why it is important to care for the home flower with rubber waterproof gloves and make sure that animals or small children do not taste it.

Anthurium - flowers "Male happiness" - beliefs and facts

Interestingly, anthurium is called a flower by the name " Male happiness". It is believed that it is better to keep it together with spathiphyllum -. Then in a house where there is such a harmonious pair of plants, peace and mutual understanding between spouses will certainly reign.

If a girl or woman is still single, she is recommended to start a “Male Happiness” and start caring for him with love and tenderness. This will certainly attract a loving and caring man into her fate.


In addition, according to legend, this strong plant gives a man his masculine strength and helps in the treatment of sexual disorders. Also, red anthurium flowers attract money, stability and prosperity to the house.

Don't believe? And you try to plant "Male Happiness" at your place, and see for yourself!

Beautiful bouquets of Anthurium flowers


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Anthurium - beautiful flower who was born in South America. It has another name - the flower of love, which it received due to its unusual appearance. Many people want to grow it in their home greenhouse. However, in order for the flower of love - anthurium - the care of which is very peculiar, develops normally and gives results, you need to know how to properly care for it.

1 Care for indoor flower anthurium

Usually anthurium begins to bloom with early spring, but such the effect can be achieved only if you take care of the plant, following all the advice of specialists. To do this, study the following recommendations that will allow you to enjoy beautiful anthurium buds throughout the season:

  • Anthurium is a flower that loves warmth, and therefore you should not put it on the windowsill, as the plant can get sick due to drafts. In winter, make sure that the temperature in the room where the flower pot is located does not fall below + 18 ° C.
  • In addition, do not forget that this is not, and therefore it is advisable to give him as much sunlight as possible. True, you should not put the flower under direct rays - it is advisable to darken the plant a little so as not to scorch it.
  • Spray the plant once a day with a sprayer, especially in summer.
  • Due to the need for moisture, it is advisable to wipe the leaves of the flower with a sponge dipped in water.
  • Try to use chemicals to a minimum so as not to destroy the anthurium.
  • Twice a year it is advisable to feed your green pet with the help of drugs such as Kemir and Ferrovit.

Unfortunately, the green tick often attacks the anthurium, the main symptom of which is the appearance of yellow streaks and spots. In this case, you will have to remove the stains with a simple cotton swab, as well as loosen the soil and add the Agravertin solution to it. The main thing is to fully observe the proportions of using the product, for which you should carefully study the instructions that come with the drug.

3 Anthurium flower: care, purchase and plant transplant

However, not only care will allow you to grow healthy and beautiful. A lot depends on whether you get a good flower initially, whether it will be sick. So, first of all, the anthurium must have a good appearance, no spots on the leaves, no damaged root system. That is why it is advisable to purchase a plant not from hand, but in specialized stores. In addition to guarantees, you can get several additional tips care.

It is important to carry out competently and transplant a flower, because its normal development in the future largely depends on this.

So, make sure not to damage the root system, and take a container for planting large enough so that the roots feel at ease in a new place. if you decide to propagate the plant, then this work can be done in two ways:

  • By division. In this case, you need to carefully separate a few stems from the "mother" plant and transplant them into a separate container.
  • Cuttings, when the top of the stem is cut off from the plant and rooted in a separate container with soil and peat.

As you can see, in order to grow healthy indoor anthurium flowers (which are not so difficult to care for), you just need to follow a few basic rules and, of course, sincerely love your home greenhouse.