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Anthurium

Anthurium

Flamingo flower

DifficultyModerate
SeasonYear-round
PottedEach bloom lasts 1-2 months, and it flowers again

Meaning

Luck right overhead, a wide-open future

A usual gift for a new shop. It likes warmth and humidity, and hates sitting in water.

The sap contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it burns the mouth and causes vomiting.

Light

Bright, indirect light. No harsh sun.

Water

Water when the mix on top is dry

Temperature

18-28°C, not below 15°C

Feed

In spring and summer, a weak feed 1-2 times a month

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it somewhere bright, out of direct sun
  2. Anthuriums are usually in moss or bark. Water when the surface feels dry. The roots hate sitting wet.

Day to day

  • It likes humid air. Mist around the leaves often.
  • Water the roots. Don't leave water in the pot bottom or the saucer.
  • When a bloom fades to green or black, cut it off at the base
  • In winter, keep it above 15°C

Common questions

The leaves are yellow?

Usually too much water and rotten roots, or the light is too dim. Hold back water, then move it somewhere brighter.

The red "flower" turned green?

That's normal aging. Cut it off at the base. New blooms will come.

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