AT A GLANCE
How long does an anthurium live?
The lifespan of an anthurium as a houseplant is average six years. Anthuriums are evergreen aroids from the rainforests of South America and are not hardy in this country. Lovely sorts, like the flamingo flower (anthurium andreanum), are cultivated as houseplants and delight with their green foliage all year round. The exchange of dead leaves for fresh leaves goes almost unnoticed.
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Anthurium flowers have a long shelf life
The Anthurium is a perpetual bloomer. In the right location, a flamingo flower pushes out new colorful bracts framing a spadix all year round. As cut flower the lifespan of an anthurium is a record-breaking two months.
What is good for a long Anthurium lifespan?
A warm, bright location with high humidity, a permeable, constant light moist substrate and regular fertilizing. Read these in-depth care tips:
- The ideal location for a long lifespan is a bright one bathroom.
- Alternatively, set up a humidifier on the windowsill or spray the anthurium leaves daily.
- flamingo flower in orchid soil plant.
- Pour the substrate with low-lime water when the surface has dried noticeably (finger test).
- Fertilize every two weeks from March to October and every eight weeks from November to February.
What shortens the lifespan of an Anthurium?
The most common reasons for a shortened lifespan of Anthurium are lack of light, cold, drought stress and waterlogging. The life expectancy of a flamingo flower also comes to a premature end if you water the tropical plant with hard tap water. Worth knowing details about the causes:
- On to dark location (from 800 lux) photosynthesis comes to a standstill.
- Cold drafts and temperatures below 15° Celsius kill every anthurium.
- When there is a lack of water and the humidity is too low, a flamingo flower loses its will to live.
- Waterlogging causes root rot, which stops feeding the leaves and flowers.
Tip
Anthuriums improve the indoor climate
With their large, shiny green leaves, anthuriums filter toxins from the air we breathe in living spaces, bedrooms and offices. Wall paint, furniture or carpets emit formaldehyde, benzene and other toxins that are harmful to our health. Flamingo flowers are useful as natural air filters and have been proven to reduce pollution. join mountain palm (Chamaedorea elegans), bow hemp (Sansevieria) and other tropical decorative leaf plants, the improved room climate promotes your well-being.
