Anthurium: Leaves turn yellow, but not Autumn. How to Help the Flower.

This tropical plant immediately attracts the attention of an inexperienced newcomer to the flower shop. Bright leaves, unusual shapes and colors of flowers - exotic appearance can not but attract attention. Anthurium flowers can be cut to make unusual bouquets, while they are quite a long time, not one week, keep a fresh look. And in some species the fruits form graceful bunches even more beautiful than flowers. Well, if an experienced salesman told you how to extend the joy of owning this miracle. If you are a beginner florist, we will try to help, gathering all the necessary information about the care and requests for help your anthurium gives : yellow leaves, no flowers, brown spots appear.

So, if you are only going to get yourself a tropical miracle in a pot, decide what you like. Flowering plant or decorative-deciduous? A modest flower in a pot or a powerful vine? There are several varieties of this "Latin American", adapted for growing indoors. It is a crystal anthurium, with large velvety leaves of rich shades; He blooms unattractively, but, like other brethren, he gives bright berries. Of the beautifully flowering species, the most popular are the anthurium of Scherzer with speckled or monochromatic flowers, low stems and fiery red berries, and also the anturium Andre - a tall bush that effectively looks in large rooms. The latter species is distinguished by a huge variety of shades of the so-called "veil".

Carefully choose a place where your tropical visitor will settle down. He is sensitive to drafts and categorically does not tolerate direct bright light. Decorative-deciduous anthurium can be satisfied with the shadow, the rest prefer moderate illumination. The average temperature suitable for this flower is 20 degrees. In the summer season, it can be 3-5 degrees higher, and in the cool season - 2-4 degrees below. Well, if the room has a humidifier, otherwise it is desirable to spray the leaves and stems (but not the flowers!) From the sprayer. Water it only with warm water, and untreated hard water is unsuitable for this. A pot must be planted lower and broader, with drainage and a tray, in which water should not stagnate. Regular transplants are mandatory, as well as fertilizing, and perhaps - and periodic treatment of pests and fungi, which can be transmitted to the plant from its neighbors.

A few words about the diseases to which the anturium is susceptible. Leaves turn yellow from excessive watering, excessive fertilization and untimely transplantation. These are completely resolved problems. But if there are brown, red spots or defects in the leaf, and nearby there are flowers infected with a mite or fungus, it is quite possible that the anthurium also suffered. Black leaves from excessive moisture. Drain the water from the pan after 20 minutes for irrigation and discard the universal soil mixtures. You will need a special primer, which is good to add vermiculite and coniferous bark. Unsuitable soil composition is one of the factors that can affect a vulnerable anthurium. The leaves turn yellow from the alkaline soil, whereas it prefers the sour soil. And it is through the leaves that you can clearly see the state of the anthurium. The leaves dry from insufficient watering, and the previous brown spots on the leaves indicate a fungal disease, anthracnose.

If your flower feels well and regularly gives new shoots, it makes sense to separate the upper ones from them. Again, take a closer look at the signals your anthurium gives. The leaves turn yellow, perhaps it's already cramped in the pot and it's hard for them to feed their babies. Separation of cuttings is at the same time the best way to grow a flower, but you can also try to grow it from seeds. However, the seeds are suitable for planting only right after maturation, and hybrid varieties do not multiply in this way. A large plant can also be divided and planted in two different pots. As you can see, a fanciful Anthurium requires some care, but with good care will delight you with its marvelous flowers for several months of the year.