Blooming or decorative leafy anthuriums can decorate the interior, but only with the right content will not cause much trouble to the owners. An important step is the transplant. The flower develops in vivo as an epiphyte or semi-epiphyte, which determines the peculiarities of care.
The roots of anthurium do not grow on the ground, but are attached to the large branches of tropical trees, only sometimes they go down to the ground and take the substances necessary for life.
A large greenhouse can provide such a microclimate, but it is impossible to recreate it at home. Therefore, anthurium as a pot culture is grown in a loose substrate, and rarely transplanted so as not to break fragile roots.
When to transplant
Many sources claim that the flower of male happiness should be sown in the spring. But what if the plant is sick? Therefore, we transplant our male flower as needed. Transplantation and reproduction of anthurium are different moments. We transplant the newly acquired plant a few days later. This will allow him to get used to your home conditions. And adapt to the new growing environment. I see no reason to wait for spring, if necessary, then we take and transplant anthurium at home on our own. Then we look at the circumstances:
- - replacing the soil with a more nutritious one
- - rejuvenation of anthurium
- - dividing the bush
- - treatment and preventive measures
Life after transplant: possible problems
Improper transplantation (choice of soil, careless handling of the plant, improper care after, etc.) can provoke growth retardation, illness, or even develop into something more serious: the death of the plant.
A suitable soil composition can be easily purchased at a specialized store, or you can prepare it yourself by following the recommendations. Transplanting requires a particularly careful attitude to the plant, because the roots are very fragile and easily damaged, and their inattentive examination threatens the death of the anthurium. After transplanting, the plant should be placed in a calm place (carefully protected from drafts and direct sunlight), watering when the top layer of the earth dries up. Do not forget to spray the plants regularly, but reduce watering: weak roots can start to rot. Postpone feeding for at least a couple of weeks.
Why anthurium does not grow
The slowdown in growth may be due to the fact that the wrong period was chosen for this operation. The best time to do this is from February to August, when the plant is actively growing.
The plant should be planted in the soil a little deeper than the previous time.
As mentioned earlier, for young plants the frequency of transplanting is once a year (less often 2 times), for adults - once every 3-4 years, in order to replace the soil with a more nutritious one.
How to replant after purchase
After you bought the plant. You should examine the root system and the appearance of the plant. Of course, this should be done immediately in the store, but you can not overlook it. At home we inspect the plant for diseases of roots and leaves. To do this, carefully remove the plant from the planting pot. We examine the roots of the plant. If they are good and there is no rot or damage.Gently insert it back and take care of it for a couple of days. If there is damage to the roots, leaves. Then we transplant the plant immediately. All rotten roots must be removed with a knife or scissors, as well as damaged leaves. Treat with appropriate preparations. It can be phytosporin, zircon, epin. Then we take the plant and carefully free it from the planting soil. In which it was sold. We straighten the roots and carefully plant them in a prepared pot. We put it in a permanent place and take care of it.
Features of growing anthuriums at home
Despite the high decorativeness, it is easy to care for the anthurium, knowing certain secrets. Like all tropical plants, he loves humid air and does not tolerate both drafts and direct sunlight. Watering should be moderate, so that there is no stagnation of water: 3-4 times a week in summer, and in winter, just one is enough. It is better to drain the water from the pallet so that the earthen lump does not become waterlogged. Fertilize the soil twice a month with a flowering plant agent. Do not forget about periodic transplanting into fresh soil.
It is important to choose the right soil and pot, as well as take care of the rejuvenation of the plant.
How to transplant correctly
So, in order for you to transplant correctly. We need to prepare: for this we need a new pot, expanded clay, perlite or vermiculite, new soil for the plant and the plant itself.
For example, consider the transplant of anthurium:
- We carefully remove the plant from the old pot. We try not to damage the roots. They are very fragile. If your plant is overgrown and difficult to remove from the pot. Water it abundantly. And carefully remove it. For the transplant, we need: soil, preparations, a new pot.
- We examine the root system for damage or disease. I usually cultivate the roots with root.
- We take the pots according to the size we need. Be sure to spread expanded clay on the bottom. So that the bottom and drainage holes are covered with a layer of expanded clay. Better to take both small and large. We fill the bottom with expanded clay - about two or three scoops with soil. The pot should have good drainage holes.
- We prepare the soil separately. You can cook it yourself or mix the ready-made soil.
- First, pour a little soil into the pot and try on the plant. It should be at the same level as it grew earlier in the old pot. For this, the plant can be placed in the center and the desired level can be determined.
- Gently add soil to the sides of the pot. Tamping it lightly with your hands. Gently and do not damage the roots. You can put sphagnum on top. The soil layer should not exceed the previous level.
- After planting, water the plant abundantly. The loose soil will settle and it will be possible to add more soil if necessary.
We put the plant in its original place. And we make careful care of flowers at home. At first, the plant will tolerate stress. Therefore, special preparations for watering will help him to transfer the transplant. Thus, you can easily transplant your anthurium. It can also be multiplied during transplantation. Good luck to you.
Preparatory stage
How to transplant anthurium correctly? For the procedure to be successful, you need to properly prepare for it.
In which pot to plant anthurium
Anthurium - reproduction at home
It is not recommended to use an overly voluminous container for a plant. If you plant a flower in a pot that is too large, it will spend all its energy on growing roots. In such a situation, one cannot count on the rapid appearance of flowers. Until the root system fills all the space in the pot, the bush will grow greenery. In such a situation, anthurium will not bloom.
However, this is not the biggest problem.When growing a crop in a large amount of land, the likelihood of flooding and rotting of the root system increases significantly. In such a situation, the likelihood of the death of the culture is high.
The selected pot must have large drainage holes. The root system of the culture needs a sufficient amount of oxygen. This requires an air supply from below. In addition, large openings will help prevent moisture stagnation at the bottom of the container.
Important! Clay pots most often have only one drainage hole at the bottom. This provokes waterlogging of the soil and rotting of the root system.
When choosing a material, it is best to give preference to plastic. Such a pot will not pose any problems. The key disadvantage of clay containers is that in winter, when the air temperature drops, it becomes simply icy. In such a situation, anthurium may suffer from hypothermia and root rot.
For anthurium, it is not recommended to use too large a pot.
What kind of soil is needed
Anthurium requires a light and well-drained soil. Such a substrate provides the root system with air and perfectly permeates water. Excess moisture can lead to root rot.
In addition, it is important to use the most nutritious soil. It should contain coarse sand. Also, the substrate must contain charcoal. If desired, it is permissible to use special soil, which is intended for plants from the aroid family.
How to process the roots of a flower
Before planting anthurium, it is recommended to carefully study the state of its root system. When transplanting a tall adult crop with many aerial roots, their processing can be minimized or completely abandoned.
If you plan to transplant an adult flower by transshipment, you do not need to process its roots. If during the inspection any problems are revealed, the bush should be transplanted with a complete replacement of the soil. This is required to do with the development of diseases or the appearance of areas of rotting of the bush.
Important! When transplanting, rotten fragments of the root system must be cut to a healthy part. After that, the sections should be disinfected with crushed charcoal or cinnamon.
You should act in the same way when using a low-quality substrate. If the soil is too dense and does not allow air and water to pass through, it must be changed. In this case, the root system should be freed from the old earth.
During the procedure, it is often necessary to rinse the roots. To do this, first, a lump of soil must be soaked in a container with water, then with your hands you can select a wet soil and release the root system.
Before transplanting, the root system of the plant needs special treatment.
During flowering
Many inexperienced flower growers are interested in the question: "Is it possible to transplant anthurium during flowering?" Not only is it possible, but from blooming anthurium, you can create unique compositions with other flowers. For this, flowers are selected that are similar in terms of growing conditions, for example, ferns, dwarf ficus. A wide, low flower pot is selected, a small layer of expanded clay and a layer of soil are poured. Anthurium is placed in the center of the pot, the maidenhair fern (hair venus) is closer to the edge of the pot, and a dwarf ficus is planted on the other side of the pot. The plants are sprinkled with earth and watered, the topsoil is covered with moss to conserve moisture. An unusually beautiful and spectacular composition of different plants, built on color contrast, will decorate your flower greenhouse. The dominant feature of this composition, of course, will be anthurium. By the way, cut anthurium flowers, placed in a vase, retain their original appearance for 3-4 weeks.
Division of anthurium
If you want to propagate anthurium during transplantation, then it will be enough to divide the root root system with stems into several parts. However, such a procedure is allowed only when the plant reaches four years of age. We moisten the soil, after which, with a careful movement, we take out the earthen lump from the pot. It is necessary to divide the rhizome in such a way that each new part has a sufficient number of stems with leaves and buds.
It is best to divide a houseplant in January or February when it is dormant, but in rare cases, exceptions are possible, for example, if it is necessary to save a healthy part of a diseased plant.
Sometimes it is not possible to divide the rhizome the first time. In this case, you can use a sharp knife, pre-treated in boiling water or a solution of potassium permanganate. Plots are planted in compact containers, taking care of the drainage layer and high-quality substrate in advance. After planting, it is necessary to lightly compact the soil around the stems and water it abundantly.
Why might such a need arise?
Sometimes a plant is in dire need of a transplant precisely during active flowering. There may be several reasons for this:
- the old flowerpot has become cramped for a flower, and the roots have braided the whole earthy lump;
the soil was selected incorrectly, which affected the development of anthurium;- rot appeared on the roots of the plant;
- the root system is sick.
Over time, the soil in which the anthurium is planted is depleted. A sign of this is the appearance of brown or whitish spots on the topsoil. If the plant is not urgently transplanted into new soil, it may die.
Healthy Adults plants every two to three years also need to be transferred to a larger poteven if they show no signs of disease.
Technology
The process of transplanting this plant begins with the fact that a cut is made above the soil cover, while the cut is dried, after which it is necessary to plant the cutting in moss or perlite so that the aerial roots have the opportunity to grow as they did in the ground. After that, you can begin to transplant the flower into a pot of soil. If the plant stems have lengthened more than fifteen centimeters, their stems should be deepened to the leaves. The former roots will be a source for nutrition, and the air ones will complement this function, while the flowering of the transplanted section of the flower will begin in a few months.
