How to tend a Anthurium andraeanum

Also known as: Anthurium andraeanum var. divergens Sodiro, Anthurium venustum Sodiro, Anthurium andraeanum var. atrosanguineum Pynaert, Anthurium andraeanum var. amoenum Pynaert, Anthurium andraeanum var. sanguineum W.Bull, Anthurium andraeanum var. salmoneus W.Bull, Anthurium andraeanum var. roseum W.Bull, Anthurium andraeanum var. louisae Pynaert, Anthurium andraeanum var. album (Pynaert) W.Bull, Anthurium andraeanum unranked delicatissimum Pynaert, Anthurium andraeanum unranked album Pynaert

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, may spray water in the air or on leaves, reduce water in winter, keep soil moist

Sunlight

Likes moderate sunlight, resistant to half shade

Soil

Peat covered with a layer of sphagnum moss on soil surface to keep moisture

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove rotten roots, old diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Holland
Category
Araceae, Anthurium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 16-20 cm
Blooming period
Flowers year around with spathe flower, viewing period 2-3 months
Flower colors
Leaf color green, bract red, pink, pure white
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