Full article on l'anthurium maintenance
The Anthuriums will no longer have any secrets for you!
Introduction
L'Anthurium is a plant d'interior lush recognized for its sheets spectacular.
This plant adds a touch of'elegance and d'exotism to n'whatever interior and highly sought after by lovers of rare plants.
Native to tropical forests d'Central and South America, where they grow'wild under l'shadow of large trees, Anthurium belong to the araceae family.
In their natural habitat, they develop in humid and hot conditions, often as epiphytic plants, living on other plants without parasitizing them.
This particularity allows them to receive filtered light and one high ambient humidity, conditions which'it is important to reproduce as much as possible to ensure their health and their flowering inside.
Although magnificent, Anthurium requires specific care to fully develop'interior.
Moisture management, light, and temperature is crucial to reproduce their environment tropical d'origin.
In addition, these plants are known for their foliage and their sustainable flowers (for certain Anthurium), but they may be sensitive to the quality of'water and type of substrate, which makes it demanding plants.
In return for this care'Anthurium offers a unique and persistent flowering (for certain Anthurium), with spaths that can remain colourful for several months.
Beyond their aesthetic appeal, Anthuriums play a role in the purification of'indoor air, helping to eliminate toxins in ambient air.
With a little patience and'care, growing an Anthurium can be a rewarding experience, and this plant brings a real touch of exotic nature and a soothing atmosphere to any living space.
In this article, we will guide you through the specificities of'maintenance of this tropical plant, by sharing best practices to keep your Anthurium healthy.
Whether you are a lover of tropical plants or a curious beginner, discover how to pamper this lush plant so that'it reveals all its splendor.
Did you know that?
The Anthurium can be pollinated manually to produce seeds.
Pollination consists of transfer pollen d'a male flower one female flower.
To do this, use a fine brush or a cotton swab for gently remove pollen stamens (male parts) d'a flower in full bloom.
Then, apply this pollen to the pistil (female part) d'another flower d'Anthurium. Repeat this process several times to maximize the chances of success.
After successful pollination, the female flower will produce berries containing seeds, that you can harvest and plant to grow new Anthuriums.
Manual pollination is often used to create new hybrids with unique features.
HOW TO TAKE CARE D'ANTHURIUM? IN BRIEF
Light:
Prefer a bright light but indirect. Avoid l'direct exposure to the sun that can damage and burn delicate leaves.
Water:
Water when soil is dry in depth.
If possible, prefer l'rain water to avoid l'accumulation of minerals that can cause stains on leaves.
Avoid l'excess d'water to prevent root rot.
Temperature:
Ideally between 18°C and 25°C. Avoid currents d'cold air and temperatures below 15°C.
Humidity:
Loves high humidity. Brumb regularly, especially in summer, the leaves or use a humidifier to maintain a relative humidity of 60% or more.
WHAT TYPE OF SOIL FOR ANTHURIUM?
The Anthurium, require a specific substrate to prosper.
They prefer a soil very well drained, light and aerated which allows to the roots of breathing while retaining sufficient d'humidity.
Good drainage is essential to avoid root rot, a common problem in Anthurium.
A compound soil d'specific elements is therefore essential.
We recommend you d'use our mixture "Special Anthurium" which will meet his needs perfectly.
Our Terreau Anthurium includes elements such as pumice stone sea pine bark coconut flakes, the perlite etc.
This mixture includes indispensable elements for his well being and is enriched with fertilizer and in biostimulants for feed your plant sustainably.
An alternative to our professional and custom blend "Special Anthurium" is d'use our "Substrate Araceae also called Terreau Monstera"
C'is a more generic but sufficiently draining substrate that can also meet the needs of Anthurium.
WHEN TO REMOTE MY PLANT?
Repot in spring every two years or when the roots begin to exceed the current pot.
Repot in a transparent holed jar preferably for monitor and follow l'developments the root system.
HOW TO MULTIPLE ANTHURIUM?
The spread of l'Anthurium is mainly made by division.
The method: When repotting, carefully divide the plant in sections, each with several leaves and attached roots.
Replant Divisions in transparent pots holed in full sphagnum.
HOW TO PREVENTE AND TREAT THE NISIBLE?
Inspect regularly to prevent possible signs of'infestation.
In case of'infestation, deal with natural and biological methods as the black soap.
Find on our product sheet black soap for plants our organic recipe to fight pests.
For more d'efficiency, we recommend'apply the solution with our pair of microfiber plant cleaning gloves.
It will allow you d'gently remove undesirables.
If you face a invasion of flying pests as the earth flies or thrips etc., our glued yellow traps are a solution very effective to fight them.
THROUGH OUR ADVICE
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Ensure indirect light strong for optimal growth.
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Maintain high humidity to avoid drying leaves. Spray foliage when l'air is dry.
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Important : N'don't forget to feed the plant during its active growth period (march to october). We recommend our Liquid fertilizers : easy to use, practical and very efficient.
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Water with l'filtered water (if possible), leaving deep dry the substrate between waterings.
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Repot every two years to promote healthy growth. Opt for a transparent jar to monitor l'watering and monitoring l'root condition.
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Opt for our Special Land Anthurium to make life easier and bring all the essential elements to Anthurium.
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Promote photosynthesis thanks to our pair of Gplant cleaning gloves. Capture effectively dust and limestone.
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Inspect regularly leaves for prevent infestations harmful.
