Anthurium Care Guide

How To Care For Your Anthuriums:

So you bought a nice anthurium to add to your collection or just started out with the plant hobby, now what? I see many people asking this question online in plant forums and figured I would offer my advice on what has worked for me. This is not a 100% guarantee as all plants are different even in the same species, but this should help you to grow your anthurium into a beautiful specimen for your home. 

First I must start with a lot has to do with which type of anthurium it is, but in general they have the same type of rule when it comes to taking care of. 

  • Humidity: Anthuriums prefer high humidity, ideally around 60%, however they can adapt to lower levels.
  • Moisture: They like to stay moist but not waterlogged. Check the dampness before watering to avoid overwatering. Overwatering will kill a plant. 
  • Watering: Water twice a week and fertilize with each watering, using 1/3 of the recommended amount. Before watering twice a week please check the plant first. If you have a moisture meter, use that and when it gets to about a 2 then you know it’s time to water. If you don’t have one, Amazon has them for around $7 and worth purchasing. Here is the link if needed. Click her for more information: Moisture Meter
  • If you are using very chunky soil, the meter has a hard time reading so you may have to go the next way. 

You can also tell if there is condensation on the bottom of the pot especially if you have a clear pot you can see that easier. I love the clear pots so I can see this plus I can see how the roots are doing. Something about watching those roots is pretty exciting. 

  • Light: Provide bright indirect light, such as from an east-facing window or a south-facing window that doesn't receive direct sunlight. East facing is direct sunlight, however it is not harsh at that time of day like the afternoon sun. All plants usually love the morning sun. If you are using a west facing window, make sure there is some sort of sheer covering so it is not directly beaming down on the leaves or it will get sunburned. 
  • Potting Mix: Use a chunky soil mix with coco chips, perlite, and airy potting soil. We do carry an already made premium chunky soil mix that is great for aroids if interested. Click her for more information: Chunky Soil Mix
  • Container: Clear pots are beneficial for monitoring moisture levels at the bottom. Avoid ceramic pots; instead, use plastic pots inside ceramic cache pots if desired. We have found that ceramic pots hold too much moisture and plants hate that. 
  • Repotting: Do not, I repeat DO NOT repot for a minimum of two weeks, preferably a month. The plant has just gone through a lot of stress with shipping or moving to your new home so the last thing you want to do is add more stress to the plant. Let it get acclimated to its new home first then place it in your favorite pot. 

Enjoy your new plant! Happy Planting!