How to tend a Anthurium crystallinum

Also known as: Anthurium killipianum L.Uribe, Anthurium crystallinum f. peltifolium Engl.

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

Like half shade, should put in places with bright scattered light

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 a mixture of dark green and pale green, bract pure white
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