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The ultimate plant care guide for an Anthurium

Anthurium

An Anthurium is a type of plant that comes in many different shapes and sizes! It's a humidity-loving plant from the tropical rain forests of South-America where it enjoys the high temperatures and humidity.

To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.

  1. How to take care of an Anthurium

Summary of Anthurium care

Find out what the Anthurium prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Anthurium!

Watering your Anthurium

The Anthurium likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.

Sunlight for your Anthurium

The Anthurium does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.

Fertilizing your Anthurium

The Anthurium should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.

Soil for your Anthurium

The Anthurium prefers a moist growing environment, so you'll need soil that holds onto water well. You can use vermiculite and coconut coir to hold onto more moisture.

Temperature for the Anthurium

The Anthurium prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 29°C (64 - 84°F).

Propagating the Anthurium

To propagate the Anthurium, you can remove seeds / bulbs from the parent plant and grow the baby Anthurium's into an adult plant.

Repotting the Anthurium

You should repot your Anthurium once every 2 year(s). This helps your Anthurium to stay healthy for many years.

Difficulty of Anthurium plant care

The Anthurium is not the best plant for beginners, but also not very difficult to take care of.

1 . How to take care of an Anthurium

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How to take care of an Anthurium

The Anthurium is a beautiful plant from the rain forests of South-America and comes in many shapes and sizes. If you love tropical plants, but want something more than just a plant with dark green leaves, the Anthurium is the perfect plant for you! In this plant care guide, we're going to look at how you can help your Anthurium thrive.

Read "How to take care of an Anthurium"

In this ultimate guide to taking care of the plant, we're looking at everything you need to know to be able to take care of your Anthurium in your house. The guide will set up you for success and teaches you how to help your Anthurium thrive!

Scientific classification of Anthurium andreanum

Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!

Classification Name
Species Anthurium andreanum

Frequently asked questions

How should you water the Anthurium?
The Anthurium likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
How much sunlight does the Anthurium need?
The Anthurium does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
How much fertilizer does the Anthurium need?
The Anthurium should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.
What is the best soil for the Anthurium?
The Anthurium prefers a moist growing environment, so you'll need soil that holds onto water well. You can use vermiculite and coconut coir to hold onto more moisture.
What is the ideal temperature for the Anthurium?
The Anthurium prefers a spot that consistently stays between 18 - 29°C (64 - 84°F).
How do you propagate the Anthurium?
To propagate the Anthurium, you can remove seeds / bulbs from the parent plant and grow the baby Anthurium's into an adult plant.
How often should you repot the Anthurium?
You should repot your Anthurium once every 2 year(s). This helps your Anthurium to stay healthy for many years.
Is the Anthurium easy to take care of?
The Anthurium is not the best plant for beginners, but also not very difficult to take care of.

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