How to grow and care for Anthurium andraeanum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Anthurium andraeanum, Painter's-palette, Oilcloth flower
Anthurium andraeanum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
20C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Growth Observation wiki
sprout
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
Genus : Anthurium
😵 Toxicity
Be cautious with pets and young children as it is toxic.
water
How to water Anthurium andraeanum
How often should I water?
check Anthurium andraeanum Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Anthurium andraeanum need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Light preference
Anthurium andraeanum likes Medium, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
800 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
800
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
20~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Anthurium andraeanum at home, make sure the temperature is 20~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Anthurium andraeanum prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Anthurium andraeanum is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Anthurium, Species: Anthurium andraeanum
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | South America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Anthurium |
| Species | Anthurium andraeanum |
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