Anthurium red: care and cultivation

Anthurium red is an ornamental potted plant, characterized by juicy wide leaves and bright inflorescences. This exotic plant is beautifully increasingly seen in apartments. It feels great at home, and with proper care it can bloom all year round. Given that the plant was imported from tropical countries, it is worth observing certain rules when growing. Even well-developed specimens can die if the soil is improperly selected and the light and watering regime are disturbed.

Soil selection

The domestic flower Anthurium belongs to epiphytic plants, that is , it consumes nutrients not only from the earth, but also from the air. This is evidenced by aerial roots, which are located above the ground. In addition, when buying a plant, you need to take care of the future substrate, since ordinary soil is not suitable.

In the natural habitat, anthurium red grows on a flooring consisting of a mixture of fallen leaves, bark, peat and litter. That's why before transplanting you need to choose a spacious pot, pour a layer of drainage on the bottom. Next, you need to pour out a layer of substrate, plant the plant, gently spreading the roots, pour plenty of water. In this case, you need to make sure that the water does not linger in the pot, but flows into the pan. With this method of watering, the plant will receive all the necessary moisture, and the soil will quickly ventilate, preventing the roots from rotting.

Features of watering

Anthurium red loves moisture. But he takes it mainly from the air. Therefore, it is not necessary to fill the plant, but also to dry the earthen lump is also not recommended. The top layer of the substrate should have time to dry between waterings, and the bottom should remain slightly moistened. During abundant flowering, do not increase watering. It is better to maintain high humidity. To do this, next to the pot put a wide tray or bowl of water.

If there is a humidifier, it is better to use it. In extreme cases, resort to spraying. In general, spraying is not the best way to replenish moisture. If water gets on the inflorescences, brown spots may remain. In addition, when spraying, the chance of infection with pathogenic fungi is high. If brown deposits begin to appear on the leaves, and the greens begin to turn yellow and dry, spraying should be stopped.

At home, anthurium red prefers partial shade or diffused sunlight. It does not tolerate direct scorching sun, drafts and frequent changes in temperature. Indoor anthurium flowers , the care of which requires observing the temperature regime, grow well in warmth. In summer, the optimum temperature is 20-28 degrees, in winter you need cooler air - from +16 to +20.

Bloom

It has been noticed that intensive bud laying occurs when winter temperatures are lowered to +15 degrees. Anthurium red will bloom more luxuriantly and longer if numerous side shoots are removed on time. They significantly deplete the flower, leaves and inflorescences become smaller, the duration of flowering decreases. For cutting, you can use a fully opened ear, which will stand in water for 1-2 weeks. But the unblown flower will die in 2 days.