Anthuriums are flowering plants native to the Americas. They are known for their brightly colored flowers, which aren’t really flowers but are modified waxy leaves! The more bright indirect light this plant is positioned in, the more ‘flowers’ it can produce. To keep this plant happy and healthy, prune off dead or dying foliage, and keep away from radiators and air conditioners. Like other blooming plants, the anthurium will go through blooming cycles – a few months without showy “flowers”, a few months with. Each bloom can last up to eight weeks.
General Care
Sunlight
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light. Avoid direct sun.
Water
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Humidity
Anthuriums do not like dry air, so be sure to keep humidity around the plant around 80% during the winter. During the fall or winter, you can help to boost humidity with a humidifier or wet pebble tray.
Temperature
Average home temperature of 65°–75°F.
Common Problems
SYMPTOM: Yellowing leaves CAUSE: Too much direct sunlight or overwatering
SYMPTOM: New flowers are green instead of red or pink CAUSE: Too much sunlight
SYMPTOM: Flowers are turning pale green CAUSE: Underwatering, or temperature stress
SYMPTOM: Leaf elongation CAUSE: Not enough light, or too far away from the light source
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