How to change the soil and pot of Anthurium

Effects and requirements of changing soil and pots for Anthurium

Anthurium likes a warm, humid and sunny environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 18 and 28 degrees. It can be repotted in spring and autumn. The temperature should be above 15 degrees. Winter temperatures below 14 degrees or summer temperatures above 32 degrees will harm its growth. Repotting is not recommended. Generally, repotting and changing soil once every 1-2 years is sufficient.

The reason for repotting Anthurium is that its growth is relatively vigorous, and the original pot has suppressed the extension of its roots and branches and leaves. Some roots have grown out of the drainage holes or are exposed on the surface. Others are due to the compaction of the potting soil, which harms the growth of the plant. Therefore, it is necessary to repot and change the soil, which can make the plant grow healthier and stronger.

When caring for it, you also need to maintain a high air humidity and avoid changing pots when the temperature is high or low. The ambient temperature needs to be above 15 degrees. If the temperature can be maintained at around 20 degrees all year round, it can bloom all year round. If the temperature drops, it needs to be kept indoors to avoid freezing.

How to change the soil of Anthurium

1. Remove the pot

Repotting should be done after the flowering period is over. Watering can be reduced before repotting so that the roots of the plant can be better separated from the pot, and the entangled roots need to be properly cleaned.

2. Prepare the soil

Anthurium likes fertile, well-drained organic soil. You can add leaf mold, peat soil, compost soil, perlite, and river sand to ensure good soil drainage.

3. Planting

After cleaning the plants, disinfect the soil and flowerpots, then put the plants in the pots and add an appropriate amount of soil.

Maintenance of Anthurium after soil change

1. Watering

After changing the soil of Anthurium, you can water it thoroughly once, and then reduce the frequency of watering. Wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. Generally, wait until 2-3 cm below the soil surface is dry, then water it thoroughly. If the climate is dry, you can spray water on the leaves to keep them moist.

2. Fertilization

Regularly supplementing some phosphorus, potassium and bone fertilizers can promote the differentiation of flower buds and the opening of flower buds, giving the anthurium a chance to bloom all year round.

3. Pruning

During the growth process of Anthurium, it is necessary to promptly prune the overgrown, dense, old, diseased and insect-infested branches and leaves to reduce nutrient consumption.

4. Lighting

After repotting, it needs to be placed in a bright place indoors for maintenance, and pay attention to good ventilation. It is not suitable for sun exposure at this time. After it adapts to the environment, it can be placed in a sunny place with 4-6 hours of light per day.