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If you bought a baby anthurium in our nursery, it will soon need to be transplanted into a permanent pot, since they are in plastic transparent glasses

Anthurium is difficult to grow, and even a pot for it needs a special one, the first pot that comes across will not work. The pot can cause stagnant water and root rot, the appearance of diseases and pests, and even the death of the plant.

First tip: Do not use a ceramic or clay pot for anthurium. It is difficult to remove anthurium from a ceramic pot during transplantation. In addition, in a thick-walled pot, the soil heats up for a long time in winter in case of hypothermia. Long-term heating of the soil can cause the appearance of various defects in anthurium leaves.

Thin-walled plastic pots are better for anthurium, but pots without holes in the bottom will not work either. Better buy a thin-walled plastic pot with holes in the bottom. In such a wide, low pot, moisture at the bottom will definitely not accumulate.

It is especially convenient to plant anthurium children in such thin-walled pots after purchase. The size of the glass is almost the same and the children of anthurium from glasses can be transferred into such pots without adding soil

These pots with holes in the bottom require a tray to collect excess water. In such a thin-walled pot, the soil dries out faster, which prevents root rot

Plastic pots with soft walls and a tray are ideal for growing anthuriums. When anthurium needs to be transplanted with an earthen lump, it will be easier to remove it.

They are inexpensive, conduct heat well and do not "like" bacteria, unlike natural materials (clay, ceramic). They have holes and a pallet. After watering the anthurium, it is easy to drain the excess water from such a pot.

Place such a pot in a planter and your anthurium will be in a beautiful pot. And ceramic pots can be used for beauty.

We recommend using transparent plastic pots for beginners. It is easy to monitor the growth and condition of the roots in them. Orchids should be grown in such transparent pots, but anthuriums are also possible. In a transparent pot, it's easy to keep track of the roots of the orchid. In addition, you can determine the need for watering the orchid. If there are water droplets on the walls inside, you do not need to water the orchid.

In this video, we will give advice on which pot to choose for anthuriums, including which pot is suitable for growing orchids.

Photogallery of anthurium

Earthen composition for replanting

The noble anthurium, the soil for transplanting which was compiled and selected correctly, will delight not only with the growth of new leaves, but also with abundant flowering.

The first thing a florist should do is figure out which pot is needed for the anthurium. You can choose a new container from different materials. The best option is considered to be a glass or plastic flowerpot. These pots allow the roots to develop freely, they cost a little. If the florist prefers ceramic containers, then it is recommended to buy a pot glazed on both sides. Untreated ceramics absorb water and dry out the substrate.Watering a plant planted in a ceramic pot should be carefully, allowing the surface of the earth to dry out.

Anthurium painfully reacts to stagnant water near the root system. Therefore, for transplanting, choose wide containers of shallow depth. Expanded clay or broken ceramics must be placed on the bottom of the bowls to drain excess water.

The soil for the plant should be breathable and light. In nature, anthurium is an epiphyte. To carry out the work, they use a special soil for orchids: a mixture of expanded clay, charcoal, sphagnum moss. You can also prepare the nutrient soil yourself:

part of the peat;
part of leafy soil;
0.5 parts of river sand;
bark of coniferous trees;
charcoal.

Nutritious and light soil is the best option for a flowering bush.

What to do right after buying anthurium?

Home care begins at the time of purchase. The sooner you start a flower, the better

Visual inspection

When you bring the anthurium home, inspect it closely for possible pests or diseases. The problem is not always visible to the naked eye; it is better to use a magnifying glass. If necessary, treat the bush from pests with an insecticide ("Aktellik" or "Karbofos"), from diseases - with a fungicide ("Topsin" or "Fundazol"), quarantine.

If no problems were found during the first inspection, still place it separately from other flowers, since there may be pest larvae in the soil or leaf axils. Quarantine is supposed to last a month, but in practice, such a period is rarely kept.

Observe the plant for at least 10-12 days before placing the pot next to other flowers on the windowsill.

The need for a transplant

For flowering anthurium, immediate transplantation is undesirable, but if the roots fill the pot, displacing the soil, the plant may die after flowering or a long-term illness. Gently take the bush at the base and pull gently - it is effortlessly removed from the pot along with a lump of earth. If the root is white or brown, damp, smells like soil rather than musty, with enough substrate, bring the flower back.

The following warning signs serve as a signal for the need for a transplant:

many dry roots;
decaying roots;
lack of drainage;
an unpleasant smell coming from an earthen coma;
swelling on the roots;
insects in the substrate;
absence or small amount of soil.

It is necessary to transplant the plant into another container if there is sour peat in the pot - this is how flowers go on sale from abroad or from some domestic nurseries. It is easy to determine the anomaly: the color of sour peat is red, the structure is fibrous.

If you can't pull the flower out right away, or if the soil crumbles from the roots, you don't need to be zealous. In the first case, the anthurium completely filled the container, in the second, the plant was recently transplanted.

Quarantine

A new flower, even if carefully examined and transplanted into fresh soil, should at first stand separately from other indoor plants at a distance of at least a meter. Choose a place for quarantine where the sun's rays will not fall on the anthurium. It is better to place the anthurium under artificial lighting on a stand or table, fencing it off from the window with a curtain.

You should not water the flower immediately after purchase, wait a day. But it is necessary to increase the humidity. You can spray the air around the plant or place bowls of water next to it.

Advice! It showed itself well when caring for Epin flowers. The biostimulant will help the anthurium cope with the stress of movement, transplantation, and increase immunity. Add the drug ampoule to the water for watering and spraying.

How to tell by a flower that it needs a transplant

Anthurium transplant is carried out in the following cases:

after the purchase, you need to immediately transplant the house, since the purchased land does not always meet the needs of a sensitive flower. In addition, a temporary container, in which indoor flowers are usually placed before being sold, can provoke root diseases. It should be remembered that it is necessary to transplant a flower as soon as possible, without even waiting for the permissible time frame of three to five days, so that it does not get sick;
if the age of "male happiness" is more than a year. There is a rule that implies annual transplanting activities before the plant is five years old;
annually, in spring and summer, the roots and their condition are checked: often they completely entwine the earthen lump, which becomes very dense, and then it is required to plant the anthurium with the release of several shoots;
in some cases, the roots grow through holes located at the bottom for drainage. It is urgent to transplant the flower, otherwise the roots will begin to braid the container around - this is fraught with the death of the flower, since it will be unrealistic to move it to another container without injury to the root system;
if the flower is old, its appearance can be unattractive and stunted, which often indicates pests on the roots. This can be easily verified by examining the root system. If insects are found, treatment with any insecticidal agent is laid, as well as careful manual removal of pests;
soil depletion is also a good reason. The main sign that the soil composition has lost the bulk of its nutrients is the appearance of a white salt deposit;
improper watering, in which the roots begin to rot. If this happens, an urgent plant transplant is required, with mandatory treatment with antifungal drugs;
if the care is good, but the foliage is still unsightly, you should assume an incorrect layout or selection of soil composition. The land is completely replaced with a suitable one. Of course, this type of transplantation does not go unnoticed, and the anthurium often begins to hurt, but you should not leave the wrong soil. No matter how difficult it is, it is necessary to clean the roots of it as thoroughly as possible, and if you follow all the rules of care in the future, the plant will sooner or later “come to its senses” and will not die.

Where to put male happiness

The flower must be protected from direct sunlight. Under natural conditions, the bush grows under the shade of other plants and tolerates partial shade well.

Large specimens should not be placed on the windowsill so that they touch the glass: in winter the leaves will freeze, which is why they will lose their decorative effect, and in summer they can get sunburn. Place the flower next to the light source on a stand or table for optimal lighting.

If children live in the house, arrange the anthurium so that the pot cannot be reached. The plant is poisonous: the bush can be touched, leaves and flowers can be plucked, but if you eat at least a piece, poisoning is possible.

You cannot put anthurium under the window or between the window and the front door, since it does not tolerate drafts. If the interior design requires just such a placement, cover the flower with newspaper when airing.

Anthurium disease and its treatment

Anthurium, this beautiful, southern plant, without proper care, is prone to disease, at the slightest sign of a change in the appearance of a flower, it is necessary to begin its treatment. Diseases can occur if you do not follow the requirements of agricultural technology, the infection can be brought in by insects.

Quite often there is such a problem that the leaves of anthurium turn yellow, this can only happen with improper care of the plant at home.

The reasons for yellowing can be as follows:

chlorosis;
burn from direct rays of the sun;
the leaves are frozen.

First, it is worth checking the watering, perhaps the plant has little liquid or it is very hard. Most likely, top dressing is needed or the amount of lighting should be increased. If the leaf has green veins, and the leaf itself is yellow, then these are signs of chlorosis, then it is necessary to start spraying the bush with iron chelate or algae extract. If there is a sunburn, then the leaves are curling, which means you need to rearrange the flower to another place.

Quite often you can hear such a question as to why the leaves of the anthurium dry, although they try to follow the proper care of the plant at home. Most likely, this came from insufficient watering, the presence of drafts, maybe a little humidity in the room. In this case, remove all damaged leaves, and sprinkle the affected areas with wood ash or cinnamon powder.

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It may be that this is a natural aging process during which old leaves die off. To detect serious diseases, you need to contact a specialist, because it is difficult to detect them on your own.

If brown spots appear on the leaves, then this indicates too much watering, blackening of the foliage occurs due to improper transplantation.

In addition to improper care, plants can pick up an infection from the outside:

septoria;
anthracnose;
fusarium wilting;
rust.

With septoria, the leaves turn brown and dry out, it is necessary to treat anthurium with fungicides containing copper.

Anthracnose is popularly called powdery mildew, with this disease the leaves become dark brown, and black dots appear in the center. At the first signs of the disease, it is necessary to remove all damaged leaves, change the ground, disinfect the roots, and reduce watering.

If the fungus has spread strongly, then it is necessary to apply fungicides, it is advisable to choose not very toxic ones, treatment with Bordeaux liquid helps well. If the plant cannot be cured, then it must be burned, and the pot must be ignited or discarded.

With rust, the leaves become covered with orange tubercles, such a flower must be wiped off with a fungicide solution, but do not use spraying, otherwise the remaining leaves can be infected.

With fusarium wilting, the entire bush begins to wither, while the flowers bend unnaturally. In such a situation, it is necessary to treat the earth with glyocladin, while removing all damaged parts.

Features of growing anthurium

In addition to protection from drafts and scattered light, anthurium needs:

High humidity and regular watering with settled water. The plant loves when the leaves are wiped with a wet sponge. You need to water often, but little by little: the soil must be constantly wet. When spraying, make sure that no drops of water fall on the cover.
Smooth temperature. In summer it should be 20-25 degrees, in winter - at least 15. Its fluctuations during the day are unacceptable.
Weakly acidic loose soil and good drainage. You can mix the substrate for azaleas and orchids 1: 1, add pieces of coal and sphagnum moss.
Wide, low pot. The root system is shallow, but grows well to the sides. If you want the plant to bloom, plant the anthurium in a cramped pot.
Regular feeding twice a month. It is best to alternate between orchid and azalea fertilizers.

How does anthurium multiply

If the flower is available in one copy, then it is better to take care of its reproduction in advance, in case the flower dies.

At home, this can be done in several ways:

propagation by cuttings;
dividing the mother bush;
with the help of lateral processes;
rooting the leaf.

It is possible to grow a flower from a seed, but this is a long process and is usually used by breeders.

Propagation by cuttings

In an apartment, cuttings take root well, if you follow certain rules, the cutting should be from a healthy plant, have a growing point. After cutting off the cuttings, you need to let them lie down a little so that the cut site becomes coarse, this will further protect the plant from decay.

Reproduction can be carried out in several ways:

Place the cutting in boiled and cooled water, while placing a piece of charcoal on the bottom of the container. As soon as the first shoots appear, we immediately place the cutting in the ground.
You can plant the cutting in a substrate that consists of peat, perlite and sand in equal amounts. Cover the plant with a glass jar on top. It should take root within three weeks.
If you plant the cutting in moss, then you can use a plastic bag for this.

This is the most common breeding method, but there are others.

Note:

Anthurium is a poisonous plant, so care must be taken when working with it.

Dividing the bush

This method can be used if the flower has grown a lot, it is better to carry out such reproduction in the spring. Anthurium transplantation is also an indispensable attribute in caring for a plant at home. Such a procedure may be necessary if the container has already become cramped or signs of root disease have appeared.

After pulling the plant out of the pot, you will need to shake off the ground and separate it with your hands, since the roots are rather fragile, then plant each part in a separate pot.

Reproduction by offspring

This method is also used when transplanting anthurium, so as not to damage the root system, you can simply separate the lateral shoots. Then plant the flower back into the pot, and place the sprout in a separate container, preferably in a greenhouse. The offspring must be constantly sprayed and watered with warm water. Somewhere, in a month they can be planted in separate pots.

Rooting a leaf

With this method, it is better to cut the leaf together with the petiole, while the leaf itself must be rolled into a tube and secured with an elastic band. Then we plant it in the soil, so that 1/3 of it remains on the surface. The plant will take root better if you cover it with a jar or plastic bag.

Possible flower problems

If you properly care for the anthurium, there will be few difficulties. The flower grows poorly, produces small leaves and does not produce buds only when there are not enough nutrients or the plant is in a very cramped pot.

The green veil of the anthurium is not always a cause for alarm. This is usually a sign of old age, but it can also be a signal for an unscheduled transplant. Take a closer look at the newly opened buds - if their covers have turned green too.

All diseases of anthurium are associated with improper care - watering, spraying, lighting, temperature conditions. Flower parasites are rare.

general information

Anthurium, or “male happiness” flower, is a representative of the aroid family, found in our nature in the tropics of Central and South America, there are more than five hundred species of anthuriums.

Anthurium is interesting for flower growers, first of all, for its colorful “flowers”, although there are also decorative leafy species. More specifically, what in everyday life we sometimes call an anthurium flower is not the flower itself, but its veil, a specific "sail", the flower itself is a cone-cob of white color and without its catchy heart-shaped veil it looks rather ordinary-looking. When the flower fades, the veil turns green - it becomes a leaf.

Anthurium flowers smell, the smell is different for different varieties. Most anthurium varieties have large, hard, green leaves.The shape ranges from arrow-shaped to heart-shaped. The leaf is covered with a thin matte membrane. The flower can stretch up to 70 centimeters in height.

Pests. Table

Pests	Manifestation	Fight	Prophylaxis
Aphid	Small winged insects that form clusters at the tips of young shoots.	Treat with insecticide.	Do not bring infected plants into the house.
Shield	Small oblong plaques appear on the petioles and along the veins. Sticky smudges appear on the leaves.	Remove pests mechanically with a cotton swab. Treat with "Karbofos". If infestation is severe, trim off affected leaves. You may have to throw the flower away.	Inspect anthurium leaves regularly.
Spider mite	A thin cobweb appears on the leaves.	Wash the leaves with soapy water, then treat with an insecticide.	Spider mites appear at low humidity. Remember to spray the plant regularly.
Mealybug	On the aerial part, a white, cotton-like fluff appears.	First, remove the pest with a cotton swab, then treat with Aktellik.	Inspect the flower regularly, do not bring infected specimens into the house.

Transplanted flower care

Anthurium care after transplantation is the same as for all other plants. It is better for him to choose the window sills on the eastern side of the building as a permanent place of residence, where the sun's rays are present only in the morning and there are no drafts. The flower prefers warm weather with a temperature of 20-25 C.

Watering is required abundant and only after the topsoil has dried. Too frequent and excessive moistening of the earth can lead to root rot and death of the flower.

If, after watering, water appears in the pan, then it should be drained immediately. After transplanting, top dressing is applied only after 2-3 months. It is advisable to buy a complex fertilizer for flowering plants.

Transplanting is an important stage in the life of a plant. And if it is organized properly and according to all the rules, and the flower also has good care, then the florist's reward for all his efforts will be a magnificent bloom of anthurium.

Why anthurium does not bloom

Anthurium is usually bought with buds. The plant behaves well, throws out new flowers for a long time, but it is not easy to wait for re-flowering. The reasons can be different:

Incorrect placement. In the shade or in the bright sun, the plant gives all its strength to cope with adverse factors. Move the flower to partial shade.
The pot is too spacious. Anthurium blooms well in a close container, in a wide one - it gives a lot of children.
Lack of dressing. When nutrients are lacking, they are sent primarily to maintain foliage and root systems.
Excess nitrogen fertilizers. Causes rapid leaf development to the detriment of flowering.
Too warm room in winter. The optimum temperature for setting buds is 15-16 degrees. If the microclimate is not provided, the anthurium may not bloom.
Low air and soil humidity. For normal life, the plant needs regular spraying and watering.
Root damage caused by waterlogging, dense soil or lack of drainage.
Pests, diseases not only inhibit flowering, but can also kill flamingos.
During the year, it is unlikely that a plant that growers over-stuffed with stimulants will bloom.
Anthurium is as capricious as it is beautiful. You can make it bloom if you regularly and properly care for it.

Anthurium flower care and reproduction at home. Anthurium flower - varieties and care

Anthurium belongs to tropical crops, but, unlike other representatives of the plant world of a hot climate, it is not particularly demanding on growing conditions. It is because of this that it is often grown as a green decoration for a home or apartment.

From this article you will find out what species and varieties of Anthurium exist, and the photo will help you choose the right type of flower. In addition, in this article you will find useful information about caring for anthurium and you can grow a beautiful and healthy flower with your own hands.

Description of the Anthurium flower

In nature, there are about 500 species of culture, and they are found mainly in South America. The main value of the plant is in bright flowers of an unusual shape, but even after the end of the flowering period, the large green leaves of the culture will be an excellent decoration for the home.

In addition to their attractive appearance, the flowers exude a pleasant aroma, and it differs depending on the variety, as well as the shade of the petals.

What does Anthurium look like

Despite the wide variety of species, all plant varieties share some common characteristics. So, it can be easily recognized by its large green and rather tough leaves. The shape differs depending on the variety, and can be either elongated or heart-shaped. From above, each sheet is covered with a matte film (Figure 1).

Figure 1. External features of the anthurium flower

Flowers also differ in color, and can be white, red, lilac, etc. It is noteworthy that, from a botanical point of view, it is customary to consider under a flower not the petals themselves, but a thin white cob, protected by a colored sail. When the flowering period is over, this sail turns into a new leaf. With proper care, the height of an adult specimen can reach 70 cm, even at home.

Flower varieties

In nature, there are a huge number of anthurium varieties, but only a few of them are grown at home. To make it easier for you to choose a suitable species for home cultivation, we have prepared descriptions and photos of the most popular varieties of this crop (Figure 2).

Crystal

One of the most famous types of culture. It is distinguished by a variegated color of leaves, and the plant itself is undersized. Representatives of the variety are of decorative value not only during the flowering period: their large velvety leaves of rich green color will be an excellent decoration for the house at any time of the year.

The bedspread around the flower has a light green color with a slight purple hue, and the flowers are quite large: about 20 cm in length.

Scherzer

This variety is considered one of the most common among flower growers. Unlike other species, Scherzer's anthurium is low: adult specimens rarely exceed a height of 40 cm.

The leaves of this species are also quite large and leathery. They are colored dark green, and on both sides the leaf plates are covered with characteristic black dots. The peduncle is quite large: its length can reach 40 cm, and the veil around the flower has a bright orange-red color.

Purple

This is a relatively young species that is rapidly gaining popularity among lovers of exotic indoor plants. The flower's popularity is explained by its unusual color: both the flower itself and the veil around it have a rich purple color. The shape of the bedspread resembles a tulip, while the flower itself is quite simple and can serve as a stylish and sophisticated interior decoration.

Characteristics and description of the flower

Anthurium is a tropical plant that can be found in nature in South or Central America. For the first time, information about a flower appeared at the beginning of the 19th century, but the plant did not gain popularity due to the fact that it required maximum attention and adherence to the rules of care.

Anthurium was grown only in special greenhouses, where the norms of temperature, humidity and lighting were observed. Later, with the advent of new, more adapted hybrid varieties, the flower's popularity began to grow.Now it is impossible to imagine an amateur grower who would not be familiar with anthurium.

An evergreen perennial plant belongs to the Aroid family. Refers to herbaceous or shrub flora. It has aerial roots, the tips of which are on the surface of the soil.

The height of the anthurium ranges from 50 to 80 cm. In the collection of the family, you can find about 800 species of anthurium, so the appearance of individual varieties may differ.

Leaves	Plants can be found with round or pointed leaf tips. Moreover, their shape can be heart-shaped, arrow-shaped, lanceolate or spatulate. They can be both whole and dissected. Density also ranges from fine to fleshy. The surface of the leaf can be smooth and, in rare cases, velvety.
Flowers	The flower is actually cob-shaped and inconspicuous. At the same time, the perianthic leaf, which many mistake for a flower, stands out as a bright spot against the background of the greenery of the plant. The leaf has a dense and smooth texture and comes in a variety of vibrant colors and shapes.

Possible mistakes

The following mistakes should be avoided during transplantation:

improperly selected soil;
dense, not loose soil;
careless handling of the plant, especially with its roots, during transshipment;
an unsuccessful place for a flowerpot with drafts, lack of light and humidity;
abundant or insufficient watering;
frequent fertilization;
irregular transplants, change of nutrient soil.

Anthurium is very attractive, but it needs care and proper care. It is especially important to pay maximum attention to the roots of the plant during transplantation, since they are very fragile. For good flowering of anthurium, you should carefully choose a flowerpot and high-quality soil.

Virulence

The sap and pollen of this plant can cause serious irritation of the skin, as well as the manifestation of allergic reactions. To avoid adverse effects, it is recommended to carry out the transplant with gloves. After you have completed a series of works - trimming leaves or flowers - it is worth washing your hands with soap and water.

Attention! Do not be afraid, the plant does not release toxic substances into the air, so it will not be able to cause any harm. You can safely put a flower pot in your bedroom or children's room.

Fertilizing the soil

For a decorative flower, standard mineral fertilizers and fertilizing are quite suitable. Some types of anthurium have sensitive roots, so it is better to dilute the usual rate of the concentrate with 2 times more water.

Azophoska is suitable for feeding anthuriums. For 1 liter of water, 1 gram of the product will be required. You can add 200 g of potassium humate to the liquid.

This is the standard root fertilizer for indoor plants. Foliar dressing should be done with caution. Previously, the pot is rearranged from the sun so that the leaves do not get burned.

Fertilize the soil several times a year - in summer and in the spring season. Organic dressings alternate with mineral ones. Leaf humus, a solution of chicken manure (dissolve the mixture in plain water) or horse manure are applied on top of the substrate.

This is important at the stage of vegetation and flowering, allows you to grow juicy, dense, bright foliage. So that the root system does not suffer, liquid fertilizers are applied only after watering.

Can the container be reused?

There is no point in throwing out the pot after it has been used once. If everything is in order with him, he can serve for many more years. Before replanting a new plant in a pot, it is important to thoroughly disinfect it in order to avoid contamination of the new soil with pathogens.

For disinfection, you can use a solution of potassium permanganate, or just thoroughly wash and process the pot with steam or boiling water.

Anthurium is a capricious plant, poorly adapted to our climate, however, with proper care, maintaining the required temperature and humidity, and creating comfortable conditions, this amazing flower is able to delight its owner with bright, mesmerizing flowers almost all year round.

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Why is it important to choose the right one?

The further growth and development of the anthurium largely depends on the choice of the pot., this factor is almost as important as the correct soil. You need to carefully consider the shape, size and material from which the pot is made, as they directly affect the root system of the plant.

Anthurium roots tend to grow not deep into the soil layer, but in breadth, parallel to its surface. Among other things, this is due to their high oxygen demand. Therefore, it is best to choose wide, shallow containers that will allow the root system to form in a natural way for it.

Breeding methods

A tropical houseplant is propagated in several ways:

Seeds. This is a long and difficult way to breed quickly. To obtain healthy seeds, the flower is pollinated. A drop of pollen is transferred from one flower with a cotton pad to another. At the end, a fruit with seeds will appear. It is carefully cut and left to mature for 8 months. Then the seeds are removed from the fruit with tweezers and washed with a solution of potassium permanganate. They are sown in moist soft soil and covered with foil or glass jars. The first shoots should hatch in a couple of weeks. Small seedlings are rooted in soil consisting of mullein, peat mixture, leafy soil and coal. Then, already in the course of growth, larger pots are selected.
Cuttings. The upper part of the shoot is cut off and rooted in a moist substrate. A stalk of 15 cm is suitable. Vermiculite is added to the soil for the rapid formation of branched roots. After a month, greens can be transplanted into individual flowerpots.
Division by processes. Side shoots are cut off from the main plant and planted in a prepared container. Such a young shoot takes root quickly.

All these manipulations are best done in the spring, and not during the dormant season, and only if the mother plant is not sick with anything.

How can you rejuvenate and propagate a plant

Anthurium at the age of more than 5 years forms many "children", which can be transplanted into individual pots. This rejuvenates the plant and allows you to get many new ones that will bloom faster than with other propagation methods.

At the age of 4-5 years, anthurium can be propagated vegetatively, separating the children from the mother plant

Vegetative reproduction - instructions and photos

Prepare pots for planting old anthurium. You may need a smaller pot for the old plant.
Drainage and prepared soil are poured at the bottom of the pots.
The old plant is removed from the pot, if necessary, pre-watered, washed the roots and soaked for 20 minutes in Kornevin's solution.
Gently move the bush apart, dividing it into individual plants. For successful engraftment, a growing point, several leaves and roots should be left on each plant. If the roots are tightly intertwined, cut them with a sharp knife, sprinkle the sections with crushed charcoal or treat in a fungicide solution for 20 minutes.
Several shoots with roots, leaves and a growth point are separated from the mother plant
Next, each bush is planted in a separate pot, sprinkled with soil, watered a little and placed in a transparent bag, airing 2 times a day.
Separated children of anthurium are planted in individual cups
The first week is shaded from the sun, periodically spraying.

Photo

In the photo you can see what containers the flower "male happiness" loves and what the pot should be for it.

Superstitions associated with anthurium

Growing indoor anthurium flowers, many housewives expect that the plant will bring good luck and prosperity to the house. It is believed that the plant protects all household members in difficult situations. It is no coincidence that the bush is also called "male happiness". It is customary to give it to newlyweds for a wedding, so that happiness and peace reign in a young family.

This plant is often grown in tandem with spathiphyllum, which is called "female happiness". Together, they contribute to the creation of a harmonious relationship between the married couple. So that mutual understanding and love reign in the house, both "happiness" is grown on one common windowsill facing the north.