Anthurium male flower: how to care for it at home, growing, replanting

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If you bought a baby anthurium in our nursery, it will soon need to be transplanted into a permanent pot, since they are in plastic transparent glasses

Anthurium is difficult to grow, and even a special pot is needed for it; the first pot you come across will not work. A pot can cause stagnation of water and rotting of roots, the appearance of diseases and pests, and even the death of the plant.

First tip: Do not use a ceramic or clay pot for anthurium. It is difficult to remove anthurium from a ceramic pot when replanting. In addition, in a thick-walled pot, the soil takes a long time to warm up in the winter in case of air hypothermia. Prolonged heating of the soil can cause various defects in anthurium leaves.

Thin-walled plastic pots are better suited for anthurium, but pots without holes in the bottom are also not suitable. It is better to buy a thin-walled plastic pot with holes in the bottom. In such a wide, low pot, moisture will definitely not accumulate at the bottom.

It is especially convenient to plant anthurium babies in such thin-walled pots after purchase. The size of the glass is almost the same and anthurium babies from glasses can be transferred to such pots without adding soil

These pots with holes in the bottom require a tray to collect excess water. In such a thin-walled pot, the soil dries out faster, which prevents root rotting

Plastic pots with soft walls and a tray are ideal for growing anthuriums. When the anthurium needs to be replanted, it will be easier to remove the earthen ball.

They are inexpensive, conduct heat well and are not “liked” by bacteria, unlike natural materials (clay, ceramic). They have holes and a tray. After watering the anthurium, it is easy to drain excess water from such a pot.

Place such a pot in a flowerpot, and your anthurium will be in a beautiful pot. And ceramic pots can be used for beauty.

We recommend using transparent plastic pots for beginners. They make it easy to monitor the growth and condition of the roots. Orchids should be grown in such transparent pots, but anthuriums can also be grown. A transparent pot makes it easy to keep track of the orchid's roots. In addition, you can determine the need to water the orchid. If there are droplets of water on the walls inside, there is no need to water the orchid.

In this video we will give advice on which pot to choose for anthuriums, including which pot is suitable for growing orchids.

Soil for replanting anthurium

The peculiarity of anthuriums is that plants can thrive only in a very loose, light substrate.
The best soil for this tropical inhabitant is one that easily allows water to pass through and provides easy access to oxygen. After transplanting the anthurium into a suitable substrate, its roots easily penetrate into the soil, easily receiving the necessary nutrition and moisture. If the grower makes a mistake with the choice of soil for the anthurium, this will soon affect the plant, its growth, decorativeness and health. There are many recipes for preparing soil mixtures for anthuriums. The substrate can be based on either a ready-made mixture for orchids, to which crushed charcoal and a little turf soil are mixed, or a self-made soil. It is often recommended to mix crushed sphagnum, peat and coconut fiber in equal parts for anthuriums. There is also a ready-made specialized substrate for anthuriums and other types of aroids.

True, such natural raw materials require the most thorough disinfection in order to eliminate the risk of plant contamination by soil pests and fungi.

Anthurium transplant

Anthurium is rightfully considered one of the most vibrant and exotic plants. Every gardener dreams of growing such a miracle on his windowsill at home. After all, the waxy inflorescences of anthurium and its green, glossy leaves can transform and decorate any interior.

Anthurium has received a lot of names, mainly because its flowers evoke a lot of associations - tail, devil's tongue, flamingo flower, pig's tail or male happiness.

Another advantage of the plant is that with proper care and handling, anthurium can bloom at home throughout the whole year. If desired, you can cut the inflorescences and place them in a vase. Such a bouquet will last in water for three or even four weeks.

Origin of the plant

The birthplace of anthurium (caring for a flower at home will be easier if you understand the origin of the plant and know the conditions for its growth in its natural environment) is considered to be Central and South America. Tropical and subtropical regions of a given state. The plant's distribution range includes Mexico, southern Paraguay and northern Argentina. There are species of anthurium that can grow in the savanna.

Currently, there are a large number of varieties of this crop with decorative foliage. Of these, many species are famous for their beautiful flowers. About a hundred hybrid varieties have been bred that can be grown as indoor, garden, and even cut flowers. The plant is capricious, and it is difficult to create the necessary conditions for it at home. Anthurium is most suitable for growing in greenhouses and terrariums.

It is important to know that the plant is poisonous, so it should be kept out of the reach of children and pets. For many years, anthurium grew in the hot and humid forests of America

In 1876, the flower was discovered by biologist Edouard Francois Andre. The plant attracted him with its unusual appearance, and he sent one specimen to the Royal Botanic Garden of England

For many years, anthurium grew in the hot and humid forests of America. In 1876, the flower was discovered by biologist Edouard Francois Andre. The plant attracted him with its unusual appearance, and he sent one specimen to the Royal Botanic Garden of England.

A little later, in 1889, Hawaiian Secretary of the Treasury Samuel Mills Damon brought anthurium from England and planted it in his garden. In the 30s, thanks to the local population, flowers spread throughout the Hawaiian Islands. In 1936, of all the known varieties, red anthurium became the most widespread. Many gardeners have mastered caring for it at home. In Russia, the flower is grown as a houseplant.

Building a nest for an epiphyte: how to plant Anthurium correctly

“Wild” anthuriums in moist mountain tropical forests settle in trees and, one might say, nest on rocks, in depressions with a handful of soil available there.

Therefore, their root system has its own specifics.

These roots go into the ground, being content with a relatively small amount of it - but they also master the air space.

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Based on these features, the container, soil and method of planting the anthurium are selected.

Landing container

The container must ensure equality of soil and ambient air temperatures. For this reason, plastic containers are chosen.

There must be a drainage hole of sufficient size in the bottom so that moisture does not stagnate.

Deep containers are not suitable for roots that tend to grow sideways and even upwards, outward.

In very small pots, the required drainage layer will take up too much of the volume.

On the other hand, the width of the container depends on what is expected from the anthurium: in wider pots the root system will develop and numerous children will appear, but flowering will sharply decrease.

In pots that are too wide, the plant will not be able to quickly develop the soil and pathogenic processes will take place in it.

As a result, for adult anthuriums, low plastic containers with a diameter of 24 to 32 cm are chosen.

Priming

General characteristics of soil that is optimal for a plant: loose, fibrous, with very good air and moisture permeability, slightly acidic.

These are ready-made soils for orchids and bromeliads, as well as for aroids.

You can prepare such soil mixtures yourself.

Here are some suitable formulations:
• leaf (turf) soil, sphagnum moss or peat in equal proportions with the addition of pieces of charcoal and coconut fiber;
• peat, chopped sphagnum, turf soil in a ratio of 2:2:1;
• leaf soil, peat, coarse sand in a ratio of 2:2:1 with pieces of charcoal and conifer bark;
• leaf with coarse fibers, chopped sphagnum, light turf soil (parts ratio 2:1:1) with a small amount of bone meal;
• fine expanded clay, fibrous peat, pine bark in equal quantities.

Landing

Before planting, drainage must be laid at the bottom of the container (expanded clay, small pebbles, broken bricks with pieces of charcoal), the layer of which occupies up to a third of the volume of the pot.

You can pour coarse sand on top of the drainage layer, and then place the root system - preferably together with a lump of earth.

You should pay special attention to the condition of easily broken roots and carefully remove damaged and damaged areas, sprinkling the injured areas with crushed charcoal.

You can also treat them with a root formation stimulator.

Then add the prepared soil mixture, trying to slightly deepen the young surface roots, and carefully compact it. Aerial roots remaining on the surface should be covered with sphagnum and moistened regularly.

Most often, when planting, you need to take care of support for the plant.

Transfer

If the anthurium is grown from seeds, it is transplanted into a separate pot with a diameter of 7 to 9 cm in the spring at the stage of five to six leaves and then the “apartment” is changed annually as it grows.

Mature plants are replanted every two to three years. When replanting, they try to deepen the surface roots a little more than they did in the old pot. The part of the roots remaining on the surface is wrapped in damp sphagnum. The drainage layer is also slightly increased.

During flowering, replanting is not carried out.

The diameter of the new pot determines whether the plant will mostly flower or mostly spread. If you mean flowering, move the anthurium into a pot that is not at all much larger than the previous one.

In a wide pot, anthurium readily grows, producing stem shoots. In the spring, when these offspring have already formed their roots, during transplantation they are separated from the main plant and planted in separate containers corresponding to their development.

After purchasing a new specimen, you should carefully inspect the soil and container. If this is a transport pot and the anthurium was grown hydroponically, the plant must be completely freed from soil and replanted immediately.

In the case of conventional cultivation, before sale, the plant is transplanted together with a lump of earth into a pot of not too large a diameter.

In any option, you need to monitor the safety of the root system and, if possible, improve it with parallel treatment with charcoal powder and a root formation stimulator.

Each transplant is stressful for the plant. Therefore, you should not expect immediate abundant flowering or lush growth in all directions from the “migrants”. You just need to provide them with optimal conditions for development and give them time to adapt to the new “nest”.

Anthurium, also known as the flower of “male happiness,” is quite difficult to grow indoors, but suitable conditions can be created for it.

One of the main tasks in this case is to ensure the development of the root system.

Place it in a favorable environment, add watering, lighting, temperature, humidity - and “male happiness” will grow, bloom and multiply.

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Next you will see a photo of how to care for Anthurium at home, as well as what pot is needed for it:

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Types of Anthurium:
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2. Anthurium Crystal
3. Anthurium Andre

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Required humidity

The plant was bred in the tropics, which explains the need for high humidity. Ideal values ​​are 65-75% air humidity. If dry air prevails at home, then you need to resort to additional moisturizing methods.

The most common option is spraying. For anthurium, warm purified water will do. When spraying a flower, you need to make sure that the water only affects the leaves, shoots and aerial root system. You should not allow water to get on the flowers, otherwise unusual marks will appear. At low temperatures, you should avoid direct spraying, only humidifying the air around the anthurium using a sprayer.

You can spray plants

Sphagnum moss is also great for increasing humidity. It is completely saturated with moisture, which is then released into the air. It is worth monitoring the moisture content of the moss from time to time. If there is insufficient humidity, you need to spray it.

Sphagnum moss

Also, very often the flower is placed on a pallet, which is covered with moistened expanded clay. It must be sprayed periodically.

For additional hydration, an aquarium and vases with water will also work.

You can place an aquarium next to flowers for additional hydration

Buy a rooted baby or flowering anthurium

You can buy a blooming Anthurium, depending on the variety and age of the flower, in the range from 500 to 1000 rubles. A rooted shoot (small baby) of anthurium can be bought for 200 rubles. Delivery by mail is free if the cost of the ordered plants (a set of any seedlings or seeds) is 3,000 rubles. The minimum purchase amount is 1000 rubles.

Catalog of anthuriums: photos and descriptions.

For the availability of anthuriums in our nursery, see the “Anthurium Catalog” section.

When choosing anthuriums, instead of the name, you can indicate the number of the flower in the photo.

Other plants:

Preparing the plant for planting at home

Despite its tropical origin, the flamingo takes root and grows well in apartments.

How to choose a pot for anthurium?

When choosing a pot for this handsome man, consider the following points:

1. There should be large drainage holes along the entire bottom, since the roots of the epiphyte must breathe, and they react poorly to stagnant moisture.
2. You should not plant anthurium in clay pots, as they only have one hole. Clay is also saturated with moisture and attracts cold.
3. The flowerpot should be the same in width and height, and its diameter should be 2–3 cm larger than the previous one. In a large pot, the “flamingo” will not soon please you with flowers, because first it will grow roots.

Read how to properly replant anthurium.

Soil for anthuriums

To achieve long-lasting flowering, it is important to give the plant the soil that suits it. Its roots are similar to orchid roots, and their soil requirements are similar:

Its roots are similar to orchid roots, and their soil requirements are similar:

• good permeability of water and air;
• weak acid reaction;
• no lumps.

You can make the soil yourself - mix 1:1 purchased universal soil and pieces of pine bark. The universal substrate has weak acidity, since it contains enough peat. And the bark will provide the necessary air space inside the flowerpot.

Also added to this mixture is your choice:

• perlite for moisture absorption;
• crushed charcoal;
• river sand;
• expanded clay;
• broken red brick;
• sphagnum moss.

You can take one or several components at once.

Read more about how to choose and prepare your own soil for anthurium.

If the bark is not purchased, but collected in the forest, it should be from healthy trees, not covered with green moss, and free from pests. It must also be pre-disinfected with boiling water or a solution of potassium permanganate.

Location

Anthurium requires enough daylight. However, exposure to direct sunlight is not suitable for it. It is better to allocate a place for the flower on a window facing east or west. Also, this tropical resident should not be placed in drafts or near radiators.

Size

During the first years of life, young anthuriums are recommended to be replanted every year , increasing the diameter of the pot by 1-2 cm. Subsequently, replanting of male happiness is carried out as necessary every 2-3 years, while a new container for it should be chosen 3-4 cm larger previous one.

Important! Like most representatives of its species, anthurium is poisonous.

Contact of its juice on the skin or mucous membranes can cause irritation similar to an allergic reaction (itching, redness). If it enters the digestive system, the juice can cause serious poisoning . When carrying out any manipulations that could cause damage to the plant, you must use rubber gloves, and wash your hands thoroughly after finishing the work.

Let's consider what is the optimal pot size to plant an anthurium in the first year of life - 10-12 cm; an adult, fully formed plant will feel comfortable in a pot with a diameter of 25-35 cm.

If you choose a container a little wider than necessary, the above-ground part of the plant will begin to actively grow , and after some time a large number of lateral shoots and children will appear. After about a year, such a plant can be divided, thus obtaining several new flowers. At the same time, you should not count on abundant flowering of a plant planted in such a pot.

If, when replanting, you choose a tighter container for the anthurium that is only a few centimeters larger than the previous one, this will lead to no less interesting results - the plant will begin to actively bloom.

You should not replant the plant into a pot that is too large, as this can lead to moisture accumulation in the substrate and rotting of the roots. This is due to the fact that the relatively small root system cannot immediately absorb the entire volume of the substrate and absorb all the water from it. In this case, the liquid remains in the ground and is not removed through the drainage holes.

Anthurium transplantation at home

Regular replanting of anthurium is as necessary as timely watering and fertilizing. Young plants, up to five years of age, are replanted once a year in the spring. Adult anthuriums need to be transplanted into new soil every two to three years. More often, it’s not worth it, since the plant’s root system and green mass will grow greatly to the detriment of flowering.

For replanting, you need a pot of suitable size. It can be ceramic or plastic, small in height, and slightly wider than the root system of your flower. Each subsequent anthurium transplant is done to a greater depth, so the pot should be larger than the previous one by about 2 cm in height and width. A small pot stimulates the anthurium to bloom profusely.

Usually, transplanting anthurium at home does not cause difficulties.

Carefully remove the plant along with the soil from the old pot, trying not to damage the fragile roots. Carefully separate the children that appear on the mother plant and plant them, if necessary, in separate pots for propagating anthurium. The new pot should be filled with drainage in a layer of 3 cm and soil suitable for anthurium in a layer of 2 cm. Now place our handsome one in the center of the pot and fill its root system with soil so that the rosette of leaves is not covered, and all the roots are hidden in the ground. Try not to leave empty spaces in the pot; shake it gently while filling the pot with soil.

If, as it grows, the roots of the anthurium still appear from the ground, they need to be sprinkled with soil or covered with moss, which must be constantly moistened.

If you bought an anthurium flower in a store, do not rush to replant it in a new beautiful pot. Let him acclimatize.

Anthurium is a fabulously beautiful plant! Caring for him at home is not easy, he is capricious, like any beauty! But what pleasure you will get when it blooms in your living room and amazes your guests with the velvety expressive greenery of huge beautiful leaves or the bright splendor of numerous flowers. Try growing anthurium yourself - you won’t regret it!

Why is it important to choose the right pot?

The root system is the main reason why it is important to plant anthurium in the right container. While other plants mainly grow deep into the soil, the roots of “male happiness” spread outwards, parallel to the surface of the soil. This happens primarily due to the high need for oxygen.

Anthurium does not like ordinary deep pots. They prevent the plant from forming a root system naturally.

Size

The choice of size depends primarily on whether you want to achieve active flowering or an increase in leaf mass after replanting. So, when a new pot is just a little larger than the previous one, and the plant in it is located end to end, it begins to bloom vigorously. It turns out to be a beautiful bush covered with buds.

If the pot is large, 4–5 cm wider than the root system, then the flower will produce a lot of greenery and will actively grow in all directions. This will be useful if you decide to start propagating the “flamingo flower”. A large number of shoots will appear, and after about a year you will be able to separate them and get several new anthuriums at once. But you shouldn’t take a very large container either. The root system simply will not be able to absorb all the moisture and will rot from its excess.

The following pot sizes are usually recommended for anthuriums of different ages:

• in the first year of life, a pot with a diameter of 10–12 cm is suitable;
• if the plant is already mature and mature, then the anthurium pot should have a diameter of 25–35 cm.

For very small “kids”, small glasses of 200 grams are enough.

It is best if you replant the anthurium more often. In the first 2-3 years of life - every year, while increasing the pot by 1-2 cm. In the future, replacing the pot will be necessary every 2-3 years, but take a container 3-4 cm larger.

You can easily understand that the time has come for replanting - the flower itself will begin to crawl out of the pot with its roots and grow into the drainage holes.

Material

A classic ceramic container is not very suitable for “male happiness” due to a number of reasons:

1. The walls do not retain moisture.
2. They cool too quickly and warm up too slowly, causing leaf defects.
3. Roots grow even into small pores in ceramics.

The last problem is solved by flowerpots glazed from the inside, but this is not enough for comfortable growth. It is better to choose a plastic container of the appropriate size. It has the following advantages:

1. Dense walls retain moisture.
2. Not cooling.
3. Roots cannot grow into plastic.
4. Bacteria do not develop, more protection against diseases (unlike natural materials).

Transparent pots are convenient for flower care, because you can see the condition of the roots.

If you water the soil too much, the water in the plastic will stagnate. This is even worse for a “red tongue” than if it remains completely without moisture for some time. Therefore, the anthurium pot must have drainage. Double plastic containers work best. The inner one has protrusions, thanks to which there is an air gap between the two pots, as well as holes for excess water. Drainage soil is placed at the bottom of the outer one. With this system, the plant is protected from both dryness and rotting.

Form

The best option is a wide and shallow pot or tray. The diameter can be selected correctly even without measurements. Just look at the height of the plant - this is approximately the size the container should be. If you meet these conditions, you will achieve proper root development at home. The plant will receive all the nutrients and moisture, as well as air, leaving space for the roots. There will be no excess water due to uniform drying of the soil.

But form no longer plays such a role. You can choose a regular round or square pot, or you can take an unusually shaped container so that it looks beautiful in the interior. The main thing is to consider the depth and diameter.

How to transplant correctly at home

In order for the plant to develop normally, it is recommended to replant it systematically.

It is important to carry out the procedure correctly

Removing flower stalks

In order for the plant to take root better, it is recommended to cut off the flower stalks. Thanks to this, the crop will not waste energy on flowering. If there is pollen on the cob, the flowers can be placed in water. In this case, they will serve as decoration for the room for 4-5 weeks.

Removal from pot

To remove the bush from the pot, you should water it and wait a quarter of an hour. Then you can carefully remove the plant. As a rule, the roots are easily removed. However, sometimes you need to gently tap the sides of the container with your fingers. Then it is worth examining the condition of the roots. If they are healthy, the culture is simply transferred to a pot of larger diameter. If the root system is damaged, the soil is completely replaced during replanting.

Transportation

Moving a plant is a kind of stress for it. Therefore, you should not transplant immediately after purchasing the crop. The flower must recover from stress and adapt to the new room. This will take several days.

Root treatment

When replanting, it is worth carefully examining the condition of the root system. If there are symptoms of rotting, it is recommended to cut off the affected fragments. They need to be sprinkled with ash or coal and left for 1-2 hours. When the root system dries, it can be treated with fungicides. Fitosporin is perfect for this.

How to choose a container

Anthurium requires a special pot. It must meet the following requirements:

1. For a young plant, the size of the container should be 1-3 centimeters larger than the root system. For an adult culture, choose a pot of the same diameter as the previous one.
2. The pot must have drainage holes. It is desirable that they be large enough.
3. It is best to use plastic containers for the flower.

You should not choose a pot that is too large for your anthurium. In this case, all the efforts of the flower will be aimed at developing the root system. You should not expect flowering from such a plant. In addition, a large amount of soil often increases the risk of flooding and rotting of the root system.

The pot you choose should have large holes

This will ensure air flow from below, which is very important for the plant. In addition, large holes minimize the risk of moisture stagnation at the bottom of the container

Soil requirements

For anthurium, you can buy ready-made soil or make a substrate yourself. In the second case, it is worth mixing peat and bark in equal parts. You can add charcoal fragments, expanded clay, crushed brick, and coarse sand to this composition.

Planting step by step

It is important to plant anthurium correctly. To do this, you should perform the following steps:

Water the plant well and carefully remove it from the pot so as not to damage the roots. Place a drainage layer and a small amount of soil on the bottom of the container. Install the flower and add soil. The roots and the voids between them must be completely covered with the substrate. Distribute the soil evenly, lightly compacting it on top. Place the flower in a warm place

It is important to ensure that it is not exposed to drafts or direct sunlight.

Transplanting anthurium into another pot

Anthurium must be transplanted into a more suitable pot after purchasing it. Why is it always necessary to do this after purchasing? Because for sale the plant is placed in a container and soil that are not intended for permanent cultivation of the crop in comfortable home conditions.

It is advised to check the condition of the plant’s roots after purchase. It is best to check whether the roots are healthy within 3 days after you bring the flowers home. You can plan to replant a plant that you already have on your windowsill for spring and summer. Why might it be necessary to replant the anthurium at this time? The reasons can be considered the need to place the crop in a larger container due to its roots being entangled in an earthen ball and the root hanging from the drain hole of the pot.

Replanting should also be carried out when the composition of the soil in the container has changed for the worse, which can be determined by the rusty or white tint of the top layer of soil. It will be necessary to replace the earthen composition so that indoor flowers at home grow healthy and strong. After this, all that remains is to provide them with proper care.

The plant may also need to be replanted while it is blooming. Although many gardeners are sure that it should not be touched during this period, since it will experience stress and get rid of flowers and buds. But this culture is not as shy as other indoor plants, so it can be replanted by carefully handling the root system. After this, it is advised to carry out especially careful care at home.

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Priming

To transplant a culture at home, it is recommended to choose a container made of plastic or glass. You can also take a pot made of clay, but only glazed inside and out. Why? Since the roots can eventually grow into unglazed clay, which will make it difficult to remove the root system of the plant when carrying out the next transplant at home.

After choosing a wide and not particularly deep pot, you can be sure that water will not stagnate in the rhizome. Since anthurium is an epiphyte that naturally lives off trees, it can be grown at home in soil that is intended for orchids. It contains charcoal, bark and sphagnum moss.

Some avid flower growers are confident that it is correct to replant their favorite plant in a mixture of bog moss, turf and forest soil. But experts believe that it is correct to replant in such a soil composition - 1 part coniferous, leaf soil, peat, half a part of sand, a little coniferous tree bark and charcoal. After selecting the soil, you will need to provide the indoor plant with proper care.

How to transplant

There are several planting methods when the anthurium should be moved to a new container due to the crowded old one, poor soil composition or plant disease. For indoor crops, you can use the method of transshipment together with a ball of earth and replanting with the root system cleared of soil.

Transshipment is important if the previous anthurium pot has become too small for your favorite flower, and in this case it is an integral part of complete care. This need can be determined by the roots protruding from the drainage holes.

Before transshipment, watering should be carried out. After that, carefully remove the crop from the container - the white color of the root system will tell about its healthy condition. You should take a larger pot, but not too big. Because in this case, even with proper care at home, you will need to wait a long time for the flowers to appear, since the leaves will mainly grow. You will also need to place good drainage at the bottom and compact the soil a little. Further care involves watering and covering with moss so that the water is better preserved inside the container.

When moving the crop together with the root system freed from soil, which is important for sick pets, the anthurium is watered. Then they take it out of the container and inspect the roots. You will need to remove the damaged ones and sprinkle these places with charcoal in powder form. It will help disinfect such areas of the root system.

In the process of carrying out the work, it is permissible to separate the shoots located on the sides, which have separate roots, from the mother culture, and then place each such child in its own pot. Next, you will need to provide good care at home so that your pet can only delight you with beautiful flowers. If containers that have already been used are taken, they must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate.

Division during transplantation

It is recommended to combine the procedure for replanting anthurium with its propagation - dividing the bush, that is, in a vegetative way. The first division can be carried out in the fourth year of the flower’s life. This is done when the crop begins to shed its leaves - in January or February. Even a novice gardener can make division. All actions should be carried out carefully - remove the bush from the pot, divide it so that each part has its own leaves and buds. Moreover, it is recommended to distribute them evenly. If it is not possible to carefully separate peculiar seedlings by hand, a sterile, sharpened instrument will help. Next, each part of the crop must be placed in its own container with a high-quality drainage layer. Don't forget about watering.

Care includes placing the containers in a warm place where the flowers will not be exposed to direct sunlight. Your pets will benefit from regular spraying. It is recommended to reduce watering, since, otherwise, weak roots can fester. If necessary, the anthurium is tied to a support. After moving the flower to a new container, it is recommended not to fertilize the soil during the first few weeks.

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Preparatory stage

First you need to select a new pot and prepare the soil if you are not using a purchased one.

Selection of pot

The size of the anthurium pot should correspond to the volume of the root system. A small young shoot will easily fit and feel comfortable in a container approximately 10 cm in diameter. When replanting annually or regularly, you need to select a pot with a diameter of 3–5 cm larger to provide the roots with the necessary space.

Anthurium does not have a branched and deep root system; all roots are located in the top layer of soil. Therefore, you need a wide pot, with low sides, and shallow. It is better if it is made of ceramic, but plastic will do. There should be at least 4 holes about 0.5 cm at the bottom for drainage. This will prevent stagnation of water during watering or irrigation. Be sure to place a tray under the pot.

Soil preparation

Both a ready-made substrate, which can be found in the store, and a self-made soil mixture are suitable. In the first case, choose an earthen mixture intended for decorative flowering indoor plants. You can transplant a flower into it immediately after purchase or during regular transplants. Typically, such mixtures are already enriched with the necessary set of nutritional components and are optimal in composition.

You can make soil with your own hands from the following components:

• 1 part each of sphagnum, peat;
• 1 part coniferous soil;
• 1 part leaf soil;
• 1 part coarse river sand.

Then the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, and if necessary, remove debris and weed roots. The pot, if it is not new, also requires disinfection. It can be frozen for one day in the freezer of the refrigerator, washed with potassium permanganate, or, if the manufacturing material allows, calcined in the oven.

A drainage layer about 3 cm thick or less is laid on the bottom, depending on the height of the container. This can be large perlite, small broken cuttings of a pot or brick, or pebbles. Sprinkle the top with a thick layer of earth.

How to prepare a plant for transplanting

One day before the planned transplant, the flower in the pot needs to be moistened and the green parts should be sprayed. This is necessary to make it easier for the plant to come out of the pot. You can use the “bottom watering” method, that is, pour water into the pan, which the anthurium will absorb with its roots.

If aerial roots have taken root on the surface of the earth, they need to be carefully dug up, being careful not to damage the delicate roots.

Can I use an old potty?

Any old pot is perfect for anthurium. Just disinfect it using one of the following methods:

1. Treat with a solution of potassium permanganate.
2. Hold over steam.
3. Pour boiling water over it.
4. Simply wash thoroughly with hot water and soap.

Ideally, such treatment is also needed after purchasing a new container.

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Life after transplant: possible problems

Incorrect replanting (choice of soil, careless handling of the plant, improper post-care, etc.) can cause growth retardation, disease, or even develop into something more serious: the death of the plant.

A suitable soil composition can be easily purchased at a specialized store or prepared independently, following the recommendations. Replanting requires especially careful treatment of the plant, because the roots are very fragile and easily damaged, and their inattentive inspection can lead to the death of the anthurium. After replanting, the plant should be placed in a quiet place (carefully protected from drafts and direct sunlight), watering when the top layer of soil dries out. Remember to spray the plants regularly, but reduce watering: weak roots may begin to rot. Postpone fertilizing for at least a couple of weeks.

Why doesn't anthurium grow?

Slow growth may be due to the fact that the wrong period was chosen for this operation. It is best to do this from February to August, when the plant is actively growing.

As mentioned earlier, for young plants the frequency of replanting is once a year (less than 2 times), for adults - once every 3-4 years in order to replace the soil with a more nutritious one.

The leaves have turned yellow

If the leaves turn yellow after transplantation, then water may be stagnant. Lack of a drainage layer, not too loose soil - all this leads to rotting of the roots and yellowing of the leaves. It is necessary to replant the plant again according to the recommendations, cutting off the rotten roots and treating them with special preparations.

Yellowing and drying of only the edges of the leaves can be caused by too dry air.

: Anthurium is a tropical plant that needs to be sprayed with warm water

Caring for anthurium is not so difficult: this tropical plant loves moist air, warmth and proper care. Simple rules (how to replant a flower, what conditions to create for it, etc.) will help you admire the abundant flowering and exquisite beauty of the plant all year round.

Secrets of correct anthurium transplantation after purchase at home

Transplanting an anthurium is the key to obtaining a beautiful and abundantly flowering plant. Timely and correctly transplanted indoor anthurium at home is the key to obtaining a beautiful and abundantly flowering ornamental plant.

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Anthurium transplant after purchase

After purchase, many indoor flowers need to be replanted. Anthuriums, regardless of the type, are tropical plants, so they are often sold in special transport soil, which is why it is very important to promptly replant the crop into a more suitable soil substrate and a high-quality flower pot with drainage holes.

At the bottom of the flower pot you need to pour a quarter of the volume of the drainage layer, and then nutritious soil. In order not to injure the fragile root system of the decorative flower too much and to remove the anthurium from the old planting container as carefully as possible, the soil must be watered abundantly.

You need to be very careful when removing the anthurium from the flower pot.

You need to remove the plant from the flower pot very carefully, after which you carefully inspect the root system and remove any existing damage or rotten roots. Treatment of rhizomes with Fitolavin shows very high efficiency. The treated anthurium root system needs to be immersed in a new flower pot and carefully added with earthen mixture.

When adding soil, you need to carefully tap the sides of the pot, which will allow the fresh soil to settle tightly and reduce the likelihood of air voids forming. A properly filled soil nutrient mixture should not reach the edges of the flower pot by about a couple of centimeters.

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Transplantation during flowering

Replanting an indoor anthurium during flowering is not such a difficult undertaking and, if the technology is followed, as a rule, does not negatively affect the condition of the ornamental plant itself, as well as the buds and flowers. Even anthurium that blooms profusely in summer tolerates replanting quite easily if it is carried out according to the following recommendations:

• when transplanting flowering specimens, preference should be given to carefully transferring the root system of the plant into a large pot;
• during the replanting process, the aerial roots of the anthurium need to be lightly sprinkled with soil or covered with moistened moss;
• Immediately after replanting, it is advisable to fertilize with Kornevin or Epin.

The transplanted flowering plant in a pot must be placed in a warm and bright place, with optimal performance, the most comfortable temperature and air humidity. If the technology of transplantation and subsequent care is violated, the leaves of the anthurium often turn yellow or the flowers fall off.

Replanting an indoor anthurium during flowering is not such a difficult undertaking.

Time frame for proper transplantation

The most favorable period for replanting indoor anthuriums is considered to be the period from the beginning of spring to the last decade of summer. In the first five years, it is advisable to replant the plant annually. In the future, the anthurium is transplanted every two to three years.

Quite often, transplantation accompanies the propagation of an overgrown indoor flower. The main condition for facilitating the adaptation of a plant to a new flower pot and soil mixture is maintaining a sufficiently high level of humidity, protection from cold and drafts, and, if necessary, shading from direct sunlight.

The most favorable period for replanting indoor anthuriums is considered to be the period from the beginning of spring until the last decade of summer.

Plant division during transplantation

Transplanting indoor anthurium is quite often combined with the procedure of vegetative propagation of the plant by dividing an adult bush. The first division of the anthurium bush is carried out no earlier than in the fourth or fifth year. As a rule, this method is used after the plant has lost all its foliage, around January-February. The procedure for dividing a bush is quite simple and accessible even to inexperienced gardeners:

• carefully remove the anthurium from the flower pot;
• carefully divide the plant so that each part has approximately equal amounts of foliage and buds;
• the tangled and fused root system of a flower can be separated using sharp and clean scissors.

The separated plants can be planted in separate flower pots filled with nutritious soil substrate and carefully watered with settled water.

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Choosing a pot and soil

A new flower pot for growing anthurium should be of such a size that the root system of the plant has sufficient space for full growth and active development. However, purchasing a flower pot that is too large will provoke stagnation of water and, as a result, rotting of the root system and the subsequent death of the indoor flower. That is why a high-quality flower pot should be wide enough, but not deep.

The best option for growing tropical indoor plants is to use flower pots made of porous clay, but it is important to take into account such a feature of the planting container as the ability of an overgrown root system to grow firmly into the porous structure of the pot, which sometimes complicates the process of replanting the plant.

For this reason, many experienced domestic flower growers recommend giving preference to plastic or glass pots, as well as pots whose inner and outer sides are made of high-quality, glazed clay. However, which planting container to prefer for growing ornamental crops must be decided only by the owner of the anthurium.

A new flower pot for growing anthurium should be of such dimensions that the root system of the plant has sufficient space for full growth and active development

Transplant technology

To correctly determine the need to replant an anthurium, you can remove the root system of the indoor flower from the pot and conduct a careful inspection. If the root system has grown greatly and tightly entwined the entire earthen ball, it means that the indoor decorative crop requires urgent replanting according to the following technology:

• prepare high-quality planting soil based on part of the substrate for growing azaleas, part of universal soil, half of crushed pine bark, a quarter of sphagnum moss, a quarter of crushed charcoal and a small amount of vermiculite;
• rinse the drainage and dry it a little, then pour it into a flower pot in a layer equal to one third of the total volume of the planting container;
• remove the root system of the plant from the old pot and remove the old soil as thoroughly but carefully as possible, then carefully rinse the fragile roots of the anthurium under warm running water;
• dilute a solution based on the drug “Fundazol” in a previously prepared container and soak the root system of the ornamental crop, cleared of soil, in the solution for about 40-45 minutes;
• check the root system of the plant before planting and carefully remove all rotten or damaged areas using a sharp and clean knife, then treat the sections with crushed activated carbon.

At the final stage of replanting, you need to pour flower soil into the prepared pot, and then place the anthurium without disturbing the natural location of the root system. Adding soil must be done carefully so as not to break the roots or shoots of the plant. The soil needs to be slightly compacted and sprayed with a solution based on copper sulfate.

Adding soil must be done carefully so as not to break the roots or shoots of the plant.

Proper care after transplantation

Caring for an anthurium after replanting is practically no different from caring for adult anthuriums. The plant should be kept in a warm room, without direct sunlight. It is important to regularly spray the above-ground part of the plant, and watering should be reduced, which will reduce the risk of rotting of weak roots after transplantation. If necessary, the above-ground part can be tied to a support. The first feeding is carried out no earlier than three weeks after replanting.

Periodic replanting is useful for any species and varieties of anthurium, including mixes, because the structure and composition of the soil mixture in a flower pot gradually deteriorates and the ornamental crop does not grow well in such soil. Among other things, old soil can accumulate excess amounts of mineral components and pathogenic microflora, which negatively affects the growth and development of ornamental crops.

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Preparation

Before planting, you need not only to choose the right pot, but also to find acceptable and useful soil for anthurium.

Choosing a pot

Since the root system of anthurium is superficial, deep pots are not suitable for it. A moderately wide, but not completely “flattened” pot is an ideal option, since water will not stagnate in such a container. Experts recommend choosing pots made of plastic or glass. Moisture evaporates faster from ceramic or clay pots.

You can plant an anthurium in a clay pot, but to prevent the roots from growing in, the container must be covered inside with a layer of glaze.

Below is a table with the approximate suitable pot diameter for plants of different ages:

Pots from 14 to 17 cm in height are suitable.

Important! If the abundant color of the plant is important, you need to plant the anthurium in a slightly cramped pot. For the appearance of children, a wider container is needed.

Priming

Be sure to lay out a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot (approximately 15% of the pot’s volume) to avoid stagnation of water and rotting of the roots.

Anthurium needs loose and well-drained slightly acidic (pH-5.5-6.5) soil with a sufficient amount of nutrients, into which air penetrates well. The flower will accept soil well for aroids. The following mixtures are also suitable:

• soil for azaleas;
• soil for begonias;
• soil for orchids.

Turf soil is not suitable for the plant - it can clog the roots and block access to air.

As a rule, high-moor peat serves as the basis for anthurium soil. If it is not possible to purchase it, any soil with a slightly acidic reaction will be suitable for flowering species.

Anthurium transplant video

The transplantation process, of course, will take a lot of time and require certain skills.
However, the plant will only be grateful to you for your care and patience and will definitely reward your efforts with bright and original flowers. Inspect the bush regularly so as not to miss the moment when the anthurium needs to replace the pot and soil mixture. The most favorable period for the procedure is from spring to late summer, but not in extreme heat. You can also share your secrets for replanting anthurium at home. If you have questions, ask them in the comments below, we will be happy to answer them.

Step-by-step instructions for proper seating

1. Half an hour before transplanting, you need to water the plant generously.
2. Lightly tapping the walls of the pot, remove the anthurium, shaking off the substrate from the roots.
3. Then comes the hardest part - untangling the fragile roots. You should resort to cutting the roots with a knife only as a last resort. All minor damage, “wounds,” are immediately sprinkled with crushed charcoal.
4. Rotten, dead and dried roots are destroyed or thrown away.
5. Leave the anthurium in the open air for about an hour so that the plant dries out.
6. On the outside of the bush, shoots are separated from the flower.
7. Pay close attention to the depth to which the roots go deep into the soil - they are very sensitive. If the roots are left exposed to air, they will dry out. This will lead to the death of the plant. The growth point always remains above the surface of the earth.

How to plant a shoot without roots

It happens that the shoot was separated from the mother plant unsuccessfully, the roots broke off, became weak or were seriously damaged.

Before planting such shoots in a separate pot, you should try to root them in damp moss, perlite or sand.

Important! A prerequisite for rooting is placing the plant in a mini-greenhouse. In order for the shoot to take root and the root system to develop well, high temperature and humidity are required.

Options could be a plastic bag in which the shoot is placed in a container, a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid that has been used for food purposes, or simply a cut bottle.

The greenhouse lid should be opened daily for ventilation to prevent the plant from rotting. When the roots appear, the greenhouse is removed and the shoots are planted in a pot.

Sprouts without root

Landing technology

Before you start replanting, water the plant well and wait about 15 minutes - this is enough for the roots to be freely removed from the flowerpot. If they sit too tightly in the flowerpot, you can tap the edges. Next, the root system is inspected for rot, root death and the presence of pests. If everything is in order and the plant is developing, then do not change the soil - just transfer it to a larger pot, and add new soil from the sides.

If the roots show signs of rotting, you will have to take a number of measures:

1. Remove old soil by rinsing them under running warm water.
2. Trim damaged areas.
3. Treat the sections with crushed activated carbon tablets or cinnamon.

Did you know? The name "anthurium" is a combination of the Greek words "Anthos" (flower) and "Ora" (tail). Literally - “flower with a tail.”

Next, proceed to planting in another container. Any drainage is placed on the bottom: polystyrene foam, broken brick, expanded clay. Approximately 1/3 of the container is needed for drainage. Then there is a layer of earth about 3 cm, on which a ball of roots is placed. The sides are filled with fresh soil. To retain moisture, you can lay sphagnum on top. You can plant a plant for the purpose of propagation using a shoot, which is carefully separated from the mother flower. The landing pattern is the same.

Diseases, pests and home treatment methods

Anthurium care also includes disease and pest control. Let's consider the main problems and methods of helping the plant:

1. The leaves of a flower can turn yellow not only from a lack of water, fertilizer, freezing, sunlight, but also from chlorosis. To get rid of the last scourge, they need to be sprayed with algae extract or iron chelate.
2. Brownish spots indicate abundant watering, while black and sluggish spots indicate improper replanting and damage to the roots. If specific spots, plaque, or dryness appear on the leaves and trunks, the diseased plant must be isolated and treated. To prevent and treat rust (brown spots of different sizes), you need to wipe the plant with Bordeaux mixture and get rid of the affected leaves.
3. Areas with sooty fungi, which arise from traces of aphid activity, need to be cut off and the entire plant treated with potassium soap.
4. With significant humidity and high air temperature or sudden changes in it, as well as problems with care, white powdery mildew may begin to expand. To eliminate it, you need to use fungicides.
5. Due to excessive watering, poor drainage and replanting in contaminated soil, soil fungi can appear, causing root rot. It is necessary to promptly remove damaged areas of the plant with a scalpel, treat the sections with a pink solution of manganese and provide it with optimal conditions.
6. With high humidity and low temperatures, a gray coating appears on dry areas of the leaves, namely gray rot. The flower must be immediately isolated, the air temperature in the room increased and watering reduced. It is recommended to spray and water with Oxyx and Topaz. Fungal spores also enter the soil, so it must be replaced, and the affected roots must be removed.
7. The main pest of anthurium is aphids, which suck out all the nutrients. Repeated treatment of the leaves with a solution of Pyrethrum or Karbofos helps get rid of it.
8. Another insidious enemy is the scale insect. It is smaller than an aphid and difficult to notice. If bugs are found, you need to quickly apply insecticides and mechanically clean the plant.
9. When thrips appear (their activity can be recognized by black dots on the back of the leaves), the flower must be isolated and treated with an insecticide.
10. If a thin web envelops the leaves, stems, and inflorescences, this is a sign of a spider mite. First of all, you need to clear everything of cobwebs, wipe the pot and objects nearby, and treat the plant with laundry soap.

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Features of care after transplantation

Anthurium is grown after transplantation in compliance with the following rules:

1. Avoid dry air. This can cause leaves to yellow and fall off. In hot weather, additional spraying is carried out; the entire plant, along with the pot, can be placed in a sink or shower and watered with water.
2. If the lower part of the leaves turns yellow, this may indicate stagnation of water. You can notice rotting at the base of the plant - the petioles and leaves soften and become watery. In this case, the flower must be replanted and the damaged parts cut off.
3. Monitor the temperature carefully. If in winter the air becomes too hot and dry due to operating heating devices, place the plant in northern windows, providing it with additional lighting. In order for anthurium to bloom beautifully and for a long time, lighting must be regular.

If during the transplantation process you use self-prepared soil, the tools or the pot were not sufficiently disinfected, the plant may become infected with diseases. Most often these are fungal diseases that are very difficult to cure. Therefore, during transplantation, preventive treatment with fungicides and spraying with a slightly pink solution of manganese will not harm.

Selection of ready-made soil

Despite the wide range of ready-made substrates in gardening stores, choosing a soil mixture specifically for plants of the Araceae family is not so easy. However, some manufacturers still have in their line soils intended for indoor plants with increased requirements for air permeability and moisture capacity.

• Forpro is a well-known brand that produces ready-made soil mixtures specifically for anthuriums. The main components of this substrate are birch charcoal, high peat, larch bark and perlite. This composition is quite enough for delicate exotics to feel good, receive sufficient nutrients and fully develop.
• Rich Land is a large brand that offers consumers ready-made, high-quality soil mixtures for anthuriums. The substrates of this brand are well balanced and have the required acidity level: 4.5–5.5 pH. The high content of organic components in such mixtures creates optimal conditions for the growth and flowering of the exotic “male happiness”.
• “Gardens of Aurica” is a popular brand among gardeners that produces ready-made substrates and substrate components for representatives of the Araceae family, which includes anthuriums. The substrate mixture of this brand includes turf soil, pine bark and pine needles, sphagnum moss and sand. To provide the capricious exotics with the best living conditions, the manufacturer enriches its mixtures with complex mineral and potassium fertilizers.

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Below are photos of different pots by size, shape and material; you will see those needed for the flower of male happiness.