How to grow Anthurium? Cultivation methods and precautions for Anthurium

Anthurium is a hot-selling variety in the flower market. The color of the flower and the leaves of this plant form a clear contrast, and the flower shape is unique, the fragrance is rich, and the ornamental value is particularly high. But how should Anthurium be raised after purchase? I will write down its cultivation methods and precautions to tell you in a while.

How to grow Anthurium? How to grow Anthurium

1. Choose the right soil

When growing Anthurium, be sure to choose the right soil for it. This plant likes soil that is rich in humus, not loose, and has good drainage. When preparing potting soil for it, you can use peat soil, perlite, compound leaf soil and other materials to mix and prepare it.

2. Humidity and temperature

When growing anthurium, it is important to control the humidity and temperature of the growing environment. This plant requires a high humidity during normal growth. Generally, the humidity of the environment should not be lower than 50%, and a high humidity will be conducive to the growth of anthurium. Anthurium is an ornamental plant that likes a warm environment. It grows best in a warm environment of 18 to 28 degrees, but it will enter a dormant state when the indoor temperature exceeds 35 degrees. When the temperature drops below ten degrees, it will develop diseases.

Things to note when growing Anthurium

1. When growing Anthurium, you must pay attention to the lighting conditions. If the light is too strong, the leaves of Anthurium will change color and burn, but insufficient light will affect the growth and flowering period of Anthurium. Therefore, when growing Anthurium, you must place it in a bright room with sufficient scattered light, and never place it in a place where it can be exposed to direct sunlight.

2. When growing anthurium, you should also pay attention to repotting it once every spring, and you can combine it with division when repotting. When dividing, you can cut off the side branches with aerial roots and plant them directly in a new pot, but at least 3 to 4 leaves should be retained when dividing. You should also pay attention to pruning the anthurium during the cultivation process. When its base petiole gradually ages, you should cut it off in time to promote the growth of new branches and leaves.