What anthurium opt for novice grower
There are many varieties of this plant. There are about nine species. Let's look at the most popular types that can be recommended beginner gardeners.
Anthurium crystal, Scherzer, Andre is ideally suited for growing in the home. Let's look at these types in more detail.
Scherzer Anthurium
This kind of grow most easily. The plant is small, it can reach a height of thirty centimeters. The plant is almost the whole year can blossom. Only a few winter months, it can take a break from blooming. For this plant suited to partial shade.
But to ensure that bloom in the autumn of Anthurium needs light. Almost all types of anthurium - very heat-loving. They can not tolerate drafts.
anthurium crystal
This plant, whose leaves are very beautiful. Grow it as an ornamental. He has little velvety leaves. Over time the color changes. The young leaves of the plant are reddish.
In the adult plant leaves dark - green. But each plant leaves are decorated with silver streaks. It looks amazing!
anthurium Andre
The flowering period of this plant in its beauty can not be compared one nor the other. In size it is much more than Scherzer anthurium. Its height can be up to one meter.
It has large leaves, the length of which reaches twenty centimeters. They have the shape of a heart. It is much more difficult to grow at home, so it is much less likely to occur.
So, how is should be caring for this plant, so it was comfortable, and that he always pleased their flowering? First of all, they should be placed on the windows that face east or north-west.
It is also necessary to maintain the room temperature at 25 degrees. Water the plant can only be defended with warm water. In the winter time it is possible to pour a little warm water. Leaves of the plant must be cleaned from dust and spray. In the summer, you can do it twice a day.
But only need to spray the leaves, the flowers can not be touched.
Repot the plant can be from February to August. Mature plants can be transplanted every two - four years. Young - can annually.
It should be noted that the young leaves of this plant are poisonous. Therefore, after leaving him to be good to wash your hands and not touching your face.
Those people who work hard, it is recommended by the anthurium, as this flower:
· Fatigue,
· Soothing effect on the nervous system,
· Restores strength and
· To bring good luck.