How they look: The spadix (curly orange stem of very small flowers) and the spathe (what looks like the flower but is a bract - modified leaf –) look’s outstanding. However, a grower needs to be aware that they need plenty or care and attention (see instructions below) which may not suit the inexperienced grower. Growing and care: These are delightful to grow because of how spledid they look. The main differences between the flamingo and oilcloth is in size (flamingo is smaller) the leaves are a different shape and the spadix grows straight or slightly bent with the A andreanum (oilcoth). Some people are mistaken when they state the A andreanum is the Flamingo flower (it’s the oilcloth flower) – which is important to know, because they have differences. If you would like to know more about Anthuriums, check the About Anthurium page or FAQ.Different species: The A scherzerianum is one of many species from the Anthurium genus (there are many more). The package will provide information about the right amount to use never exceed the amount stated on the packaging. For this purpose, apply a special Anthurium fertilizer. The warmer days and more sunlight will ensure the stimulation of bud formation at this time of year. If you want to repot or fertilise your plant, the best time to do this is in the spring. It’s better to provide too little than too much plant nutrition. So limit yourself to giving just water for a while. If your Anthurium plant is getting enlarged, yellow or brown leaves, it means that it is receiving too much plant nutrition.
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This way, you can be sure that your plant is getting enough water.Īlso read: How to take care of an Anthurium pot plant and cut flowers Enlarged, yellow or brown leaves Instead, you could put about six ice cubes on the surface of the potting compost every week. During the summer, give it a glass of water a week in the winter, this should not be more than half a glass. This means that your Anthurium is not receiving enough water. If new flowers appear but they remain green, the Anthurium is receiving too little light, so place it somewhat closer to the window. Faded flowers and old yellowed leaves can safely be trimmed away since once the old leaves and flowers turn color, the Anthurium will simply produce more flowers.Īlso read: Flowering: how to produce new Anthurium flowers Green flowers
In this case, place the plant about a meter further away from the window. If the leaves develop a yellowish tinge, the Anthurium is probably getting too much sunlight. If the potting compost feels fairly dry, the Anthurium could use a splash of water if the potting compost feels moist, however, this can wait another week. Before watering, it would be best to check the potting compost. What to do with discolored leaves Brown leaf margins and leaf tipsĭoes your Anthurium have brown leaf edges? Then she gets too much or too little water. Sometimes, however, its leaves can become discolored, take on a different texture and look rather dull. In this blog you’ll find the best solutions for discolored leaves. With the proper care and optimum conditions, a healthy Anthurium – also known as flamingo flower – has glossy, heart-shaped leaves.
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