Learning to cultivate Anthurium on all the rules

"Men's happiness", "flamingo flower", "hvostotsvet" - so called by the people elegant flower anthurium, having hundreds of varieties and has, according to popular belief, a strong energy.

With proper care anthurium pleases the eye with unusual blooms all year round. for whimsical tropical guest care recommended to wear gloves: a poisonous plant.

Transfer

Flower must be transplanted within three days of purchase. it is impossible to delay transplanting, otherwise the plant will fade, and even turn black.

However, it is important to observe the basic rules of the transplant to flower did not receive the stress:

1. Choosing pot

Anthurium feels good in small pots, so it is better blooms. The root system should not be in a bowl too roomy.

To this end, the plants can not choose clay pots: the roots can freeze in cold weather.

2. soil preparation

It can be purchased at the store or make your own. To do this, mix one part moss and sod land and two parts peat.

The addition of coarse sand soil add breathability. To prevent root rot necessary to use drainage.

3. transplant method

Of the various methods for anthurium is more appropriate handling. Before planting it is necessary to clean the roots from rotting and damage sites.

Young flower transplanted each year. The old plant is enough to transplant every three years. The best time for grafting - February and March.

Lighting

Anthurium likes light but indirect sunlight. In a shady spot it grows, but does not bloom. In direct sunlight it quickly withers.

To "flamingo flower" was a healthy and pleased lush flowering, you need to create a diffused light for him.

In autumn and winter anthurium flower in need of additional lighting.

Humidity and temperature in the room

This tropical flower is covered with gorgeous flowers only under certain conditions. That he was comfortable in the room you want to create a sufficient level of humidity - 80%.

This will help a humidifier or regular spraying the leaves with water.

The optimum temperature for Anthurium - it is 17 degrees in the coldest time of the year and not more than 28 degrees in the summer. The flower should be kept away from hot batteries and drafts.

Watering

Anthurium watered every 3 - 4 days. Reference for irrigation if the top layer of the soil is dry, it is time to water.