Tropical Purple Flamingo Flower Anthurium Live Plant for Home - 13cm Ceramic Pot

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You've probably heard about using a spray bottle on your plants before. It's very easy to assume that spraying your plant is the same as watering your plant because your plant is getting moisture. But this is a common misconception: using a spray bottle on your plant raises the humidity of the air around your plant and doesn't water the plant properly. How to give your Anthurium the perfect humidity To achieve this, it is recommended to use a high-quality potting mix that is specifically formulated for Anthurium plants. This mix should contain a blend of peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite, which will provide the necessary nutrients and drainage.

To keep your Anthurium happy and healthy, it's important to keep it in a consistent temperature range between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius (68 to 86 F) and make sure that the humidity levels are high. Consider placing your Anthurium in a warm, humid spot in your home, such as a bathroom or near a humidifier. We'll look at more methods for keeping high humidity levels in the next section. Humidity for your Anthurium It is an essential species because hybrids between this variety and Anthurium andreanum have given us some of the best-bred houseplants. The Anthurium is an epiphyte plant native to the rainforest of America and develops into exotic blooms. The plant belongs to the Araceaefamily, and the name translates to bloom and tail. Retailers advertise it as the painted tongue, flamingo lily, or pigtail. The Anthurium is a beautiful plant from the rainforests of South America and comes in many shapes and sizes. This humidity-loving, brightly-colored houseplant will make any house into an indoor jungle! In this plant care guide, we've looked at how you can take care of your Anthurium.Use a fertilizer with an NPK of 10-10-10 or 14-14-14 every two weeks in spring and summer, depending on the light intensity and the species of Anthurium, according to the University of Florida. If you live in an area with extreme temperature fluctuations, it's better to bring your Anthurium indoors during the evening or if the temperature drops suddenly, as they don't tolerate cold weather well.

Then, add a layer of fresh potting mix to the new pot, and put your plant in the center of the container, making sure that the top of the root ball is just below the rim of the new pot. This will make watering your plant much easier.Overall, they look like Zulu shields, to give you an idea. The length varies greatly, from a few inches (especially indoors) to a whopping 4 feet (1.2 meters). On the contrary, the flowers are very inconspicuous, thin, narrow, and white-greenish. Anthurium has low to medium watering needs; despite being exotic, it does not get too thirsty. Allow the soil to dry almost completely before watering, as long as it is not fully dry. Also known asflamingo flowers, these flamboyant, glossy-leaved houseplants comefrom tropical climes, so must be kept in warm, humid conditions and indirect light. They are compact enough to fit into anyhome, as most are only about30cm (1ft) tall. Make sure your Anthurium is not exposed to direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves. When placing it outside, put your Anthurium under a shady spot or a filtered light area. Also, Anthuriums require a high level of humidity, so it's important to keep the soil moist and mist the leaves frequently to prevent them from drying out.