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Steve Brigham
Plant Care Guide
Anthurium spp.

Lace leaf (Anthurium spp.)

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

Even in the mildest, frost-free climates of coastal Southern California, most anthuriums should be considered house or greenhouse plants, at least during the cooler months. However, there are two species that will grow outdoors in the most protected spots. These are the red-flowering Anthurium scherzerianum and a hardy form or relative of Anthurium hookeri that is grown under the name of Anthurium schlectendahlii. Like many orchids, these are epiphytes that are best grown in containers of orchid mix. Mature plants, however, can be grown in specially prepared beds in the ground.

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Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

January
Feed monthly with a liquid houseplant fertilizer.

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January
Water regularly, but keep on the dry side when temperatures are cool.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

January
Protect from cold temperatures and frost. Plants can suffer in temperatures below 40 degrees F., especially if roots are overly wet.

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

January
Watch for snails and slugs.

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

January
Control snails and slugs with iron phosphate.

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?