AT A GLANCE
How do I save my ailing Anthurium?
Why do anthurium leaves turn brown?
You must act particularly quickly if you too much cast want to save Anthurium. Although the arum plant, which is native to the tropical rainforest, needs high humidity, it does not tolerate waterlogging at all. This occurs when excess irrigation water cannot drain off or the potting soil is permanently too wet.
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As a result, the roots rot so that nutrients and water can no longer be transported to the plant parts above ground. Paradoxically, an anthurium suffering from waterlogging and root rot dries up what you think of brown discolored leaves recognize.
How to save the anthurium?
Who an Anthurium with waterlogging and
root rot If you want to rescue someone, you have to be quick – and have a lot of luck. In many cases - when the rot has progressed too far - a rescue is no longer possible. Still, you can try and hope for the best.And this is how you proceed:
- anthurium stuff and remove soil carefully
- cut away rotten roots
- diseased leaves and plant parts removed
- Plant the Anthurium in a new pot and fresh substrate
- Don't forget the drainage layer
If possible, use a mixture of commercially available potting soil or potting soil clay granules or. orchid soil.
How often do you water an anthurium?
To keep the anthurium healthy, you should water it once a week in winter and twice a week in summer pour. Excess irrigation water should be able to drain through holes in the bottom, although you must not let the plant stand in this water. Always pour the run-off water out of the cachepot or saucer promptly.
In addition, you should not slavishly follow the watering rule mentioned above, it is only a guideline. Always do a finger test before watering, the substrate should be dry on the surface and a few centimeters deep. In any case, it is much more important that you spray the anthurium regularly - once or twice a week - with low-lime water.
What to do with ailing Anthuriums?
To save an ailing anthurium, you must first find out the exact cause. In addition to waterlogging, there are numerous reasons why houseplants are not doing so well. This can be, for example:
- faulty Fertilize: too little fertilizer or over-fertilization
- too shady or too bright Location
- (heavily) calcareous irrigation water (e.g. B. when watering with tap water)
- pest infestation
Now try to eliminate the cause of the sickness. If the disease is not too advanced, the plant should still be salvageable.
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How old can an anthurium get?
Anthuriums are perennial plants that, with good care, can live between seven and ten years on average.
