Flowers
Anthurium: Care Guide for Year-Round Red Blooms
Anthurium andraeanum
Anthurium care: tropical houseplant with heart-shaped red blooms, flowers year-round. Loves partial shade, humidity and moderate watering.
Characteristics
Scientific nameAnthurium andraeanum
Height30-50 cm
Sunlightmezz'ombra
Watermedia
Soilricco drenante
Toxicitytossica
Growthmedia
Temperature18-25 °C
FloweringJan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
IrrigationWater every 5-7 days in summer, every 10-12 in winter: the soil should stay barely moist.
Anthurium is a tropical houseplant famous for its spectacular heart-shaped glossy red bracts. It loves filtered light, high humidity and a rich, well-drained substrate. With proper care it produces continuous blooms throughout the year.
Flowering season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Practical tips
Watering
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Position
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Substrate
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Leaves
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feeding
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
FAQ
Why isn't my Anthurium blooming?
It lacks light or feeding: move it to a bright spot with indirect light and apply a flowering-plant fertilizer every 15 days in spring and summer.
Is Anthurium poisonous?
Yes, all parts contain calcium oxalates and are toxic if ingested, especially for cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.
