How to prune anthurium after flowering

Pruning Anthurium after flowering

It is best to carry out appropriate pruning in time after the anthurium blooms, and cut off the stem buds of the lateral branches to help preserve nutrients.

After the anthurium blooms, it is necessary to prune the pedicels, old branches, dense branches and some branches infested with insects as soon as possible. Proper pruning will allow the anthurium to bloom next year.

Anthurium pruning and flowering

If you want the anthurium to have more and larger flowers, it is recommended to cut off the yellowing leaves and the old leaves at the bottom 2 cm from the base, because these old leaves will block other leaves, hinder its photosynthesis and affect its growth.

Reasons why Anthurium does not bloom

If the maintenance temperature of Anthurium is not appropriate or the light is insufficient, it will not bloom. Also, during the flowering period of Anthurium, do not water it too much and do not apply too much nitrogen fertilizer. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be used as the main fertilizers.

How to make Anthurium bloom more

If you want the anthurium to bloom more, you need to expose it to the sun frequently, and use a well-drained, breathable, and slightly acidic soil. Then apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and it is best to control the temperature at 15-25 degrees.

How to care for Anthurium after flowering

Light : After Anthurium blooms, pay attention to sufficient light conditions to avoid yellowing of branches and leaves due to insufficient light, which will affect its healthy growth.

Fertilization : After flowering, the anthurium consumes a lot of nutrients, so it is necessary to pay attention to fertilizing it in time. Use diluted nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once every 15-20 days.