Soil for transplanting anthurium
The peculiarity of anthuriums is that plants can feel good only in a very loose light substrate. The best soil for this tropical dweller is one that is water permeable and provides easy access for oxygen. After transplanting anthurium into a suitable substrate, its roots easily penetrate into the soil, easily getting the necessary nutrition and moisture. If the grower is mistaken with the choice of soil for anthurium, this will soon affect the plant, its growth, decorativeness and health.
There are many recipes for compiling a soil mixture for anthuriums. At the heart of the substrate can be either a ready-made mixture for orchids, to which crushed charcoal and a little sod land are mixed, as well as self-made soil. It is often recommended for anthuriums to mix crushed sphagnum, peat and coconut fiber in equal parts. There is also a ready-made specialized substrate for anthuriums and other aroid species.
True, such natural raw materials require the most careful disinfection in order to exclude the danger of infection of the plant with soil pests and fungi.
The origin of the plant
The birthplace of anthurium (taking care of 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) Central and South America is considered. Tropical and subtropical regions of this state. The distribution area of the plant affects Mexico, southern Paraguay and northern Argentina. There are species of anthurium that can grow in the savannah.
Currently, there are a large number of varieties of this culture with decorative foliage. Many of them are famous for their beautiful flowers. About a hundred hybrid varieties have been bred, which can be grown as indoor and garden and even cut flowers. The plant is capricious, and it is difficult for it to create the necessary conditions at home. Most of all, anthurium is 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 has grown in the hot and humid forests of America.
In 1876, the flower was discovered by the biologist Edouard François André. The plant attracted him by its extraordinary appearance, and he sent one copy to the Royal Botanic Gardens in England
For many years, anthurium has grown in the hot and humid forests of America. In 1876, the flower was discovered by the biologist Edouard François André. The plant attracted him for its extraordinary appearance, and he sent one copy to the Royal Botanic Gardens in England.
A little later, in 1889, the Hawaiian Finance Minister Samuel Mills Damon brought anthurium from England and planted it in his garden. In 30 cities, thanks to the local population, flowers spread throughout the Hawaiian Islands. In 1936, of all the known varieties, red anthurium was the most widespread. Home care has been mastered by many flower growers. In Russia, the flower is grown as a houseplant.
Required humidity
The plant is 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 come down. When spraying a flower, you need to make sure that the water only touches the leaves, shoot and aerial root system. Do not allow water to get on the flowers, otherwise unusual traces will appear.At low temperature values, it is worth abandoning direct spraying, only moistening the air around the anthurium with a sprayer.
Plants can be sprayed
Sphagnum moss will also do an excellent job of 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 moisture, it must be sprayed with a spray.
Sphagnum moss
Also, very often the flower is placed on a pallet, which is covered with moistened expanded clay. It must be periodically sprayed with a spray bottle.
For additional moisture, an aquarium, vases of water will also come down.
You can place the aquarium next to flowers for extra moisture
Preparing a plant for planting at home
Despite its tropical origin, in the conditions of apartments "flamingo" takes root and grows well.
How to choose a pot for anthurium?
When choosing a pot for this handsome man, the following points are taken into account:
- 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.
- You should not plant anthurium in clay pots, as they only have one hole. Also, clay is saturated with moisture and attracts cold.
- The flowerpot should be the same in width and height, and its diameter is 2-3 cm larger than the previous one. In a large pot, the "flamingo" will not soon please with flowers, because at first it will grow roots.
Read how to properly transplant anthurium.
Soil for anthuriums
To achieve long lasting flowering, it is important to give the plant the kind of soil that suits it. Its roots are similar to those of orchids, and their soil requirements are similar:
Its roots are similar to those of orchids, and their soil requirements are similar:
- good permeability of water and air;
- slightly acidic reaction;
- lack of lumps.
You can make the soil yourself - mix 1: 1 commercial universal soil and pieces of pine bark. The universal substrate has a weak acidity, since there is enough peat in the composition. And the bark will give the necessary air space inside the flowerpot.
Also add to this mixture to choose from:
- perlite for moisture sorption;
- crushed charcoal;
- river sand;
- expanded clay;
- broken red brick;
- sphagnum moss.
You can take one or several components at once.
Read more on 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, without pests. Also, it must first be disinfected with boiling water or a solution of potassium permanganate.
Location
Anthurium needs enough daylight. However, direct sunlight is not suitable for him. It is better to allocate a place for the flower on a window facing east or west. Also, this tropical inhabitant should not be placed in drafts and near batteries.
Anthurium transplant at home
Regular transplantation of anthurium is as necessary as timely watering and feeding. Young plants, up to the age of five, are transplanted once a year in the spring. For adult anthuriums, transplantation into new soil is necessary every two to three years. More often it is not worth it, since the root system of the plant and the green mass will greatly expand to the detriment of flowering.
A pot of suitable size is required for transplanting. It can be ceramic or plastic, small in height, a little wider than the root system of your flower. Each subsequent transplant of anthurium is carried out to a greater depth, therefore, the pot should be about 2 cm larger than the previous one in height and width. A small pot stimulates the anthurium to bloom profusely.
Usually, transplanting anthurium at home is not difficult.
Gently remove the plant along with the soil from the old pot, being careful not to damage the fragile roots.Carefully separate the babies that appear on the mother plant and plant, if necessary, in separate pots for anthurium breeding. A new pot should be filled with drainage with a layer of 3 cm and a soil suitable for anthurium with a layer of 2 cm.Now install our handsome man in the center of the pot, and fill his 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 any voids in the pot, shake it gently while filling the pot with soil.
If, as it grows, the roots of the anthurium still appeared 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 transplant it into a new beautiful pot. Let him acclimate.
Anthurium is a fabulously beautiful plant! Caring for him at home is not easy, he is capricious, like any beauty! But what pleasure will you get when it blooms in your living room and will amaze your guests with velvety expressive greenery of huge beautiful leaves or the bright splendor of numerous flowers. Try to grow anthurium yourself - you will not regret it!
How to transplant correctly at home
In order for the plant to develop normally, it is recommended to systematically transplant it.
It is important to carry out the procedure correctly
Removal of peduncles
In order for the plant to root better, it is recommended to cut off the peduncles. Thanks to this, the culture 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 a decoration for the room for 4-5 weeks.
Removing from the pot
To remove the bush from the pot, water it and wait a quarter of an hour. Then you can gently pull out the plant. As a rule, the roots are easy to remove. 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 crop is simply transferred into a larger pot. If the root system is affected, a complete soil replacement is carried out during transplantation.
Transportation
Moving a plant is a kind of stress for him. Therefore, you should not perform a transplant immediately after purchasing a culture. The flower needs to get out of stress and adapt to the new room. This will take several days.
Root processing
When transplanting, you should carefully study the state of the root system. In the presence of symptoms of decay, it is recommended to cut off the affected fragments. Sprinkle them with ash or coal and leave for 1-2 hours. When the root system dries up, it can be treated with fungicides. Fitosporin is perfect for this.
How to choose a container
For anthurium, a special pot is needed. It must meet the following requirements:
- 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.
- The pot must have drainage holes. It is desirable that they are large enough.
- It is best to use plastic containers for the flower.
Do not choose too large a pot for anthurium. In this case, all the efforts of the flower will be directed to the development of the root system. You should not expect flowering from such a plant. In addition, a large amount of soil often increases the threat of flooding and rotting of the root system.
The selected pot must have large holes
This will provide airflow from below, which is very important for the plant. In addition, large openings minimize the risk of moisture stagnation at the bottom of the tank.
Ground 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. Fragments of charcoal, expanded clay, crushed brick, coarse sand can be added to this composition.
Planting step by step
It is important to plant anthurium correctly. To do this, you should follow these 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.
Set a flower and fill up the earth. The roots and voids between them must be completely covered with the substrate.
Spread the soil evenly, compacting slightly at the top.
Put the flower in a warm place
It is important to ensure that it is not exposed to drafts or direct sunlight.
Preparatory stage
First you need to pick up a new pot and prepare the soil if you are not using a purchased one.
Pot selection
The size of the pot for anthurium should correspond to the volume of the root system. The small, young growth will fit easily and comfortably in a container about 10 cm in diameter. When replanting annually or regularly, you need to select a pot with a diameter of 3-5 cm to provide the necessary space for the roots.
Anthurium does not differ in a branched and deep root system, all roots are in the upper layer of the soil. Therefore, a pot is needed wide, with low sides, shallow. It is better if it is made of ceramic, but plastic is also suitable. The bottom should have at least 4 holes about 0.5 cm for drainage. This will eliminate stagnant water during watering or irrigation. A pallet must be placed under the pot.
Soil preparation
Suitable as a ready-made substrate that can be found in the store, as well as a self-made soil mixture. 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. Usually, such mixtures are already enriched with the necessary set of nutritional components and are optimal in composition.
The soil can be made with your own hands from the following components:
- 1 part sphagnum, peat;
- 1 part of coniferous soil;
- 1 piece of leafy land;
- 1 part coarse river sand.
Then the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, if necessary, debris, weed roots are removed. The pot, if not new, also requires disinfection. It can be frozen for one day in the freezer of the refrigerator, rinsed with potassium permanganate, or, if the material of manufacture allows, calcined in the oven.
A drainage layer with a thickness of about 3 cm or less is laid out on the bottom, depending on the height of the container. It can be large perlite, small broken cuttings of a pot or brick, pebbles. Sprinkle on 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 must be moistened, the green parts must be sprayed. This is necessary to make the plant easier to come out of the pot. You can use the "bottom watering" method, that is, pour water into the sump, which the anthurium will absorb by the roots.
If aerial roots have taken root on the surface of the earth, they must be carefully dug in, being careful not to damage the delicate roots.
Life after transplant: possible problems
Improper transplantation (choice of soil, careless handling of the plant, improper care after, etc.) can provoke growth retardation, illness, 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 you can prepare it yourself by following the recommendations. Transplanting requires a particularly careful attitude to the plant, because the roots are very fragile and easily damaged, and their inattentive examination threatens the death of the anthurium. After transplanting, the plant should be placed in a calm place (carefully protected from drafts and direct sunlight), watering when the top layer of the earth dries up. Do not forget to spray the plants regularly, but reduce watering: weak roots can start to rot. Postpone feeding for at least a couple of weeks.
Why anthurium does not grow
The slowdown in 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 transplanting is once a year (less often 2 times), for adults - once every 3-4 years in order to replace the soil with a more nutritious one.
Leaves turned yellow
If the leaves turn yellow after transplanting, then the water may stagnate. The 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 repot the plant again according to the recommendations, cutting off the rotten roots and treating them with special preparations.
The 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
Taking care of anthurium is not so difficult: this tropical plant loves moist air, warmth and proper care. Simple rules (how to transplant a flower, what conditions to create for it, etc.) will help you enjoy the abundant flowering and exquisite beauty of the plant all year round.
Preparation
Before planting, you need not only to choose the right pot, but also to find an acceptable and useful soil for anthurium.
Pot selection
Since the root system of the anthurium is shallow, deep pots are not suitable for it. A moderately wide, but not quite "flattened" pot is ideal, 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 anthurium in a clay pot, but so that the roots do not grow in, the container must be covered with a layer of glaze inside.
Below is a table with an approximate suitable pot diameter for plants of different ages:
Anthurium age | Pot diameter |
1-2 years | 11-14 cm |
3-4 years | 15-17 cm |
5-6 years old | 18-20 cm |
Pots are suitable in height from 14 to 17 cm.
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 capacity is needed.
Priming
Be sure to lay out a drainage layer at the bottom of the pot (about 15% of the pot's volume) to avoid stagnant water and rotting roots.
Anthurium needs a 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 well the soil for aroids from the Biomaster company. The following mixtures are also suitable:
- soil for azaleas;
- soil for begonias;
- soil for orchids.
Sod land is not suitable for a plant - it is able to 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 land with a slightly acidic reaction is suitable for flowering species.
Step-by-step instructions for correct seating
- Half an hour before transplanting, you need to water the plant abundantly.
- Lightly tapping on the walls of the pot, remove the anthurium, shaking off the substrate from the roots.
- Then the hardest part is to untangle the fragile roots. You can resort to cutting the roots with a knife only as a last resort. All minor injuries, "wounds", are immediately sprinkled with crushed charcoal.
- Rotten, dead and dried roots are destroyed or thrown away.
- Leave the anthurium outdoors for about an hour to dry the plant.
- On the outside of the bush, the offspring are separated from the flower.
- Look carefully for the depth to which the roots go deep into the soil - they are very sensitive. If the roots are left in the 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 is planting with a shoot without roots
It happens that the shoot was separated from the mother plant unsuccessfully, the roots broke off, became weak or badly damaged.
Before planting such shoots in a separate pot, you should try to root them in wet 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 needed.
Options include a plastic bag that holds the scion in a container, a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid that has been used for food purposes, or just a cut bottle.
The greenhouse lid should be opened daily for airing so that the plant does not rot. When the roots appear, the greenhouse is removed, and the shoots are planted in a pot.
Rootless sprouts
Landing technology
Before proceeding with the transplant, the plant is well watered and wait 15 minutes - this is enough for the roots to be freely removed from the flowerpot. If they sit too tightly in the flowerpot, then you can knock on the edges. Next, the root system is examined for rot, root death and the presence of pests. If everything is in order, and the plant develops, then the soil is not changed - it is simply transferred to a larger flowerpot, and the new soil is poured from the sides.
If the roots have traces of decay, you will have to take a number of measures:
- Remove old soil by rinsing it under running warm water.
- Cut off damaged areas.
- Treat the sections with crushed activated charcoal tablets or cinnamon.
Did you know? The name "anthurium" is a combination of the Greek words "Antos" (flower) and "Ora" (tail). Literally - "a flower with a tail."
Next, they proceed to planting in another container. Any drainage is laid on the bottom: polystyrene, broken brick, expanded clay. Drainage needs about 1/3 of the capacity. Then there is a layer of earth about 3 cm, on which a lump with roots is placed. The sides are filled with fresh soil. Sphagnum can be placed on top to retain moisture. You can plant a plant for the purpose of reproduction by a shoot, which is carefully separated from the mother flower. The landing pattern is the same.
Diseases, pests and home treatments
Anthurium care also includes disease and pest control. Consider the main problems and methods of helping the plant:
- Flower leaves can turn yellow not only from lack of water, fertilizers, freezing, sunlight, but also from chlorosis. To get rid of the last misfortune, they must be sprayed with algae extract or iron chelate.
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Brownish spots indicate abundant watering, and black and sluggish spots indicate improper transplantation and damage to the roots. If there are specific spots, bloom, dryness on the leaves and trunks, the diseased plant must be isolated and treated. For the prevention and treatment of rust (brown spots of different sizes), you need to wipe the plant with Bordeaux liquid, and get rid of the affected leaves.
- Areas with sooty fungi that appear on the traces of aphids' vital activity should be cut off and the whole plant treated with potash soap.
- With significant humidity and high air temperature or sudden changes in it, as well as problems with care, a white bloom of powdery mildew may begin to expand. To eliminate it, you need to apply fungicides.
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Due to excessive watering, poor drainage and transplantation into infected soil, soil fungi can appear, provoking root rot. It is necessary to promptly remove the damaged areas of the plant with a scalpel, treat the sections with a pink solution of manganese and provide it with optimal conditions of detention.
- At high humidity and low temperatures, a gray bloom appears on dry areas of the leaves, namely, gray rot. The flower should be isolated immediately, the room temperature should be raised, and watering should be reduced. Spraying and watering with Oxyhom and Topaz preparations is recommended.The spores of the fungus also enter the soil, so it must be replaced, and the affected roots must be removed.
- The main pest of anthurium is aphids, which suck out all the nutrients. To get rid of it, repeated processing of the leaves with a solution of Pyrethrum or Karbofos helps.
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Another insidious enemy is the shield. It is smaller than aphids, it is difficult to notice it. If bugs are found, you need to quickly apply insecticides and carry out mechanical cleaning of the plant.
- When thrips appear (their activity can be recognized by the black dots on the back of the leaves), the flower must be isolated, treated with an insecticide.
- If a thin web has enveloped the leaves, stems, inflorescences - this is a sign of a spider mite. First of all, you need to clean everything from the cobweb, wipe the pot and objects nearby, treat the plant with laundry soap.
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Anthurium care transplant reproduction at home. Anthurium: care and transplant at home
Young plants should be transplanted into larger pots each year. Adult Anthuriums are transmitted every three or four years. This should be done during the period of active growth from February to August.
Anthurium reproduces by seeds (it is extremely difficult to do this in an apartment) and by division (roots, shoots, children).
If the first method is mainly used by breeders to create new hybrids, then growers usually resort to the remaining two:
Vegetative propagation by dividing the roots occurs when Anthurium is transplanted - the rhizome is carefully separated. This way you get two separate plants, each planted in a separate pot. Before replanting, you need to moisten the soil in the pot. Then carefully transfer the plant from the pot to the pallet, shake off excess soil and inspect it.
You will clearly see which parts can be divided, as each plant will have a leaf rosette and a well-developed root system.
Propagation by cuttings is carried out by cutting off the leaf stem and immersing it in water or solution to form roots. When the plant has roots, it can be planted in a pot.
Such procedures can be performed when transplanting in the spring. Large plants are divided with a sharp knife. Places of cuts are powdered with crushed coal. The separated plants are placed in separate pots. They need to be watered very carefully. With an excess of moisture, it will be very difficult for them to take root.
Features of care after transplant
Anthurium is grown after transplantation in compliance with the following rules:
- Avoid dry air. This can cause yellowing and leaf fall. In the heat, additional spraying is carried out, the plant, together with the pot, can be put in a sink or shower and watered with water.
- If the lower part of the leaves turns yellow, this may indicate stagnant water. You can notice rotting at the base of the plant - the petioles and leaves soften, become watery. In this case, the flower must be transplanted again and the damaged parts must be cut off.
- Monitor temperature carefully. If in winter the air becomes too hot and dry due to working heating devices, they expose the plant to the northern windows, organizing additional lighting for it. In order for the anthurium to bloom beautifully and for a long time, lighting must be regular.
If self-prepared soil is used during the transplanting process, the tools or the pot were not sufficiently disinfected, the plant can become infected with diseases. Most often these are fungal diseases that are very difficult to cure. Therefore, during transplantation, preventive treatment with fungicides, 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 Aroid family is not so easy.However, some manufacturers still have in their lineup soils intended for indoor plants with increased requirements for air permeability and moisture capacity.
- "Forpro" is a well-known trade mark that produces a ready-made soil mixture especially for anthuriums. The main components of this substrate are birch charcoal, high moor peat, larch bark and perlite. This composition is quite enough for the gentle 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. Substrates of this brand are well balanced, 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 exotic "male happiness".
- "Gardens of Auriki" is a popular trade brand among gardeners that produces ready-made substrates and substrate components for representatives of the Aroid family, which also includes anthuriums. The composition of the substrate mixture of this brand includes sod land, pine bark and needles, sphagnum and sand. To provide capricious exotics with the best living conditions, the manufacturer enriches its mixtures with complex mineral and potash fertilizers.
Reproduction
It is permissible to propagate anthurium in different ways. To do this, the bush can be divided. The seed method is also often used. Side shoots, leafy or stem cuttings are often used. Each of the methods has certain features.
Breeding by dividing the culture should be done when transplanting
To do this, it is recommended to carefully separate the roots with your hands. It is not worth using a knife, as the roots break easily
Each piece must have a growing point. Thanks to this, the plant will begin to develop rapidly. With this method of reproduction, the culture will begin to bloom already this year.
The seed method is rarely used, since it is considered very laborious. At the same time, it allows you to get interesting hybrids of unexpected colors. The seeds are sold in flower shops
In this case, it is worth paying attention to the date. The fact is that the germination of anthurium seeds lasts only 3 months.
Collecting seeds from your plant requires artificial pollination. If the flowers are of the same variety, the seeds will retain varietal purity. If there are more than one plant species, a cross procedure can be followed and other varieties can be developed.
To do this, during flowering, you need to collect pollen from one variety and put it in the refrigerator. When mature stigmas appear on another plant, pollination can be performed. It is carried out with a soft brush. The manipulation is performed on a sunny morning. It should be done for 4-5 days. To pollinate the ear with its own pollen, you need to take a soft brush and hold it from the bottom up, and then in the opposite direction. This procedure should be performed several times within 5 days.
In a month, the ovaries will begin to develop rapidly and the cob will become thicker. It is recommended to wait 9-12 months for the seeds to fully ripen. The ear will change color, and some berries will begin to fall out of it. The ripe fruit should be removed, peeled and the berries containing the seeds should be pulled out. It is recommended to leave them to dry for 2-3 days, and then immediately plant them in the ground. A flat container is suitable for this. It is recommended to fill it with soil, sprinkle seeds, and place another 2-3 millimeters of earth on top.
To moisten the plantings, it is worth using a spray bottle. To germinate the seeds, it is recommended to put the pot in a warm place and cover it up. The seeds will germinate in 1 to 2 weeks. A month later, we should expect the formation of the first leaf. At this time, the shelter can be removed. When 3 leaves appear, it is recommended to transplant anthurium seedlings into glasses or a box.To prepare the soil, it is worth mixing in equal parts sheet earth, charcoal and peat.
Young seedlings require full care. They are recommended to be systematically sprayed and watered.
Fertilization is also important. To transplant to a permanent place, it is worth taking a pot with a diameter of 10 centimeters and filling it with drainage by a third
It is also permissible to propagate anthurium with lateral shoots. In an adult plant, lateral suckers constantly appear, which should be carefully separated during transplantation. Don't take them out of the pot. As a result, the roots will be severely damaged, which will lead to the death of the culture.
If there is no transplant in the plans, you need to get the entire lump of soil and carefully separate the shoot with a small fragment of the root. Then place the bush back and sprinkle with fresh soil
It is recommended to place the offspring in a warm, humid place and cover with a cap. Planting should certainly be sprayed and ventilated. After 1 month, the culture is moved to a new location. It is also perfectly acceptable to root the anthurium with cuttings. The stems take root very quickly. After 1 week, the first roots appear on them. When they grow up to 2-3 centimeters, the plant should be immediately moved into the ground.
To prepare the cutting, it is recommended to follow these steps:
- separate 1 leaf with a fragment of the stem - a growth point must be present on it;
- the length of the handle should be 5-8 centimeters;
- air dry the cut for a maximum of 5-10 minutes;
- remove the sheet;
- lower the stem into water;
- cover with foil and put away in a warm place.
Certain varieties of anthuriums can be propagated using a leaf. To do this, it is enough to cut off the top of the petiole 3 centimeters in size, roll it up into a tube and secure with an elastic band. Place in a pot and cover with a glass container. Spray and ventilate the greenhouse daily. After 3 weeks, a sprout will emerge from the center. It is recommended to transplant a young plant after 1 month.