![]() I let mine go almost dry before watering again. The more light and warmth, the more often yours will need watering. Your anthurium might need more or less depending on the conditions of your home. I water it every ten to fourteen days in winter, depending on the temps and light levels. The weather is heating up here in Tucson, so I’ll start to water mine every five days through August. I take it to my kitchen sink for watering and spray the foliage. Mine gets watered once a week at the moment. Watering is a big part of anthurium care. This guide to Winter Houseplant Care will help you out. There are things to know about caring for indoor plants in winter. ![]() You may have to move it to a brighter spot in the darker, colder months. If growing next to a wall or in a corner, rotate it every couple of months so it receives light evenly on all sides. Because of the low humidity here in the desert, the blooms have gotten smaller. It gets plenty of bright indirect light and has repeat-bloomed several times. ![]() Mine lives on a tea cart in my dining room 4′ away from a trio of east-facing windows. In their natural environments, they grow under the cover of other plants. If in too much light (direct sunlight like a hot, south, or west exposure close to a window), your plant will burn. Anthuriums are epiphytic, just like orchids and bromeliads. In lower light levels, your plant will show little (if any) growth, and there won’t be any flowering. Near but not on a sunny windowsill is good. Anthurium Light RequirementsĪnthuriums prefer moderate or medium light and need this exposure to bloom. Here’s what I’ve learned about growing anthuriums over the past 20 years. I prefer to keep them as long-lasting houseplants because I love the foliage as much as the flowers. They won’t be tricky to keep alive for a couple of months. If you’re growing your Anthurium plants as temporary color (the flowers last about six weeks), like some people do orchids and bromeliads, you can skip most of this except for light requirements and watering. ![]() Those distinct, beautiful flowers are quite the sight en mass. In the same plant family as the Anthurium are the popular houseplants: Pothos, Monstera deliciosa, Arrowhead Plant, and Peace Lily. I’m adding these in for fun because I also have them growing in my home. Other colors include white, pink, maroon, green, purple, and bi-color (pink/green and red/green). The red anthurium plant is the most common. The smaller ones (4″ pot size) are often used in dish gardens. The most common use for anthuriums is as a blooming tabletop plant. It’s almost summer as I’m writing this, and mine is putting out a lot of new growth at the base. When light levels are too low, the growth rate will be slow to none. If the conditions are to their liking, they’ll grow faster. Growth RateĪnthuriums are slow to moderate growers. They’re typically found in 4″ and 6″ pot sizes. Red anthuriums are the most commonly sold, but you might be able to find other colors.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |