Anthurium Andraeanum 6"
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| Life form | Herbaceous |
| Family | Araceae |
| Names-synonyms | Anthurium is often called a “man’s happiness”, tailed flower, or flamingo flower. |
| Origin and distribution | Central and South America |
| Ease of cultivation | A fairly complex plant for room keeping. |
| Dimensions | Up to 50-70 cm in height. |
| Growth rate | Slowly growing plant |
| Lifespan | Many years with proper care. |
| Temperature | Heat-loving plant. In summer: 68-77 ° F, in winter – not lower than 59-60,8 ° F, otherwise the leaves start to die. Anthurium can withstand 53,6 ° F. |
| Humidity | Most varieties prefer humid environments. |
| Lighting | In the summer – diffuse light, avoid direct sunlight. The north, west and east windows are suitable. With a lack of light, it will not bloom. |
| The soil | 3 parts peat, 1 part sphagnum moss, 1 part of gravel and organic soil. |
| Watering | In summer, 2 times a week, the soil should be moist all the time; In winter, once a week. |
| How to fertilize | During the growing season, starting in May, every two to three weeks, liquid fertilizer. |
| Reproduction | Fission of the rhizome during transplantation. Can be propagated by cuttings of stems or separate leaves. Seeds are planted at a temperature of 77 ° F, germinate in a few months. |
| Bloom | Cob with a veil, blooms throughout the year, especially in summer, red and white colors, up to 20 cm, 59 – 60,8 ° F stimulates flowering. |
| Transfer | Infrequently, every 3-4 years. |
| Features of care | In summer it is desirable to keep the plant outdoors, in the shade. |
| Possible problems in growing | Water left on the flowers or leaves can lead to black spots and fungal infections. Shrinking leaves and lack of flowers due to lack of lighting or feeding. Pests can include spider mites, aphids, mealybugs and root nematodes. |
| Air cleaning | Clears air from formaldehyde, xylene, ammonia. |
| Toxicity | Toxic |