Watering method of Anthurium andraeanum

Water quality requirements

Anthurium andraeanum is sensitive to salt, so try to choose slightly acidic water for watering. Ordinary household water can be used after 2 ~ 3 days. Too much acid will reduce the ornamental value of water quality. Natural rainwater is the best water source for the conservation of Anthurium andraeanum. When it rains, you might as well reserve more

During family breeding, waste coke bottles and mineral water bottles can be filled with tap water, and the leaves of Anthurium andraeanum can be sprayed after 3 ~ 4 days. After the tap water is placed for a certain time, the chlorine in the water can volatilize

Watering frequency

Different stages of Potted Anthurium have different requirements for water quality

① In the seedling stage, due to the weak root system and shallow distribution in the matrix, the plant is not drought resistant. After planting, spray water 2-3 times a day, often keep the matrix moist, promote its early growth, draw more new roots, and pay attention to the dry humidity of the substrate on the basin surface

② In the middle and large seedling stage, the plant grows fast and needs more water, so the water supply must be sufficient

③ Watering should be properly reduced and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be applied to promote flowering

Watering time

In spring, autumn and winter, try to water in warm and sunny weather, morning or noon, and avoid watering in cold time. Watering in summer is generally in the evening, and it must not be watered at noon. You can choose to spray water once from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and after 15 a.m

Precautions for watering of Anthurium andraeanum

Water temperature control

The water temperature of Anthurium andraeanum should be kept at about 15 ℃ (including the poured nutrient solution), which is particularly important in severe cold and heat. The water in the medium should not be too wet, because the root of Anthurium andraeanum is semi fleshy, and the root itself stores a lot of water. Too much water in the medium will cause hypoxia in the medium and blocked root respiration. If it is in a state of excessive humidity for a long time, it will cause root rot

Humidity maintenance

Anthurium andraeanum likes the environment with high humidity. The humidity mentioned here refers to the relative humidity in the air, not just the water content in the soil. For example, the northern region is dry and windy, and the water volatilizes rapidly. If the water is not supplemented in time, the humidity will soon decrease

Generally speaking, the environmental humidity of Anthurium andraeanum should be guaranteed to be 70 ~ 80%. The best way to test whether the humidity of Anthurium andraeanum meets the standard is to observe the leaves of the plant. When the leaves appear dry tips, it indicates that the humidity is not enough and water should be sprayed in time