Caring for the great flamingo flower (anthurium andreanum)

Caring for the great flamingo flower (anthurium andreanum)

How is pouring?

Like all flamingo flowers, Anthurium Andreanum does not form an extensive root ball and therefore does not cope well with drought or waterlogging.

  • Whenever the root ball feels dry after the thumb test, water it thoroughly.
  • Anthuriums do not tolerate lime. Use rainwater or stale tap water.
  • Tilt away excess liquid in the saucer after a few minutes, otherwise there is a risk of root rot.

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How is fertilization done?

Like all plants, Anthurium Andreanum requires a regular supply of nutrients. However, they are quite frugal. Half the dosage of a commercially available liquid fertilizer, administered every two weeks, is completely sufficient.

When do you repot?

Since the root ball of Anthurium Andreanum is not very pronounced, you usually only need to repot the flamingo flower every two or three years. If you cannot water with lime-free water, you should treat the plant to fresh substrate every year.

How is it cut?

The answer to this question is simple: not at all. You should only cut out yellow or brown discolored leaves with a sharp knife. If the plant becomes too big, please do not cut back, but divide it when repotting.

Which diseases are threatened?

The flamingo flower is quite robust and is rarely attacked by diseases. Only the leaf spot disease, in which brown spots with a yellow halo and black border appear, occurs occasionally. Commercially available fungicides help well in this case.

Do pests occur?

Spider mites can also cause problems for the anthurium. The tiny animals can often hardly be seen with the eye. If you smoke the anthurium, the webs become visible. In this case, isolate the plant so that the pests do not spread any further and treat the plant with a suitable insecticide.

Tips

As a rainforest plant, Anthurium Andreanum needs a room climate with relatively high humidity. Evaporator trays on the flower window or an indoor fountain create ideal conditions.