Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000119
11/12/99
Anthurium--Tailflower
Type: House plant
Comments: Anthurium flowers (Vis. 1) are long lasting when
cut. The plant prefers bright light but no direct sunlight.
Use a porous soil mix and do not allow it to dry out.
Follow a regular fertilizer program using an equal
analysis liquid fertilizer. Ideal temperatures are 75 to
80 degrees during the day and 65 to 70 degrees at night.
Chilling injury occurs below 50 degrees. Repot when the
plant is about to start active growth. Cover surface
roots with sphagnum moss. Anthurium roots are easily
burned by fertilizer applied when the soil is dry. The
flowering is not dependent on day length. Anthurium
responds favorably to supplemental humidity.
Propagation: Propagation is done most easily by division.
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