Anthurium has about eight hundred different species in its friendly family, which are not inferior to each other in extraordinary beauty and high decorativeness. The main features of this culture are white, pink, greenish, red and orange flowers, as well as light or dark green leaves. Many have the opinion that anthurium belongs to capricious cultures. In fact, with all the necessary growing conditions, you can enjoy unique flowering throughout the twelve months. The main thing is to follow several important rules:
- Maintain high humidity in the room;
- Protect the plant from drafts;
- Observe the temperature requirements of the flower;
- Timely (once every 3 years) to carry out a transplant.
When to transplant anthurium
It is better to replant the grown plant in the warm season - in spring or summer. An exception is a purchased plant. It is recommended to transplant it immediately after purchase, preferably within the next 3-4 days. This is necessary to inspect the condition of the root system of the anthurium, as well as to transfer it to a more suitable flower pot.
Important reasons for transplanting a houseplant are:
- The root part has grown so that the soil is not visible in the pot, and roots peep out of the drainage holes;
- A white (or rusty) coating appeared on the surface of the substrate in a pot with anthurium, which indicates depleted soil.
It is recommended to replant young crops under the age of four and replace the soil mixture once a year. Houseplants older in age undergo this procedure less often - once every 3 years.
Anthurium transplant at home
Choosing a flower container
Anthurium prefers free space, so the pot must be deep and wide. The material from which the pot is made can be different. For example, glass, plastic, natural clay. When buying a clay pot, it is recommended to purchase a vessel glazed on both sides, since the roots of anthurium can grow into clay without glaze.
Land for transplant
Experienced florists recommend taking one of the proposed soil mixture options for growing anthurium:
- Soil substrate for planting and growing orchids. Its composition: sphagnum moss, expanded clay, charcoal, crushed tree bark.
- A soil mixture from forest and sod land, as well as marsh moss.
- The substrate for epiphytes, to which anthurium belongs, consists of leafy soil, coniferous soil, peat (one part of each component), coarse river sand (half a part) and a small amount of charcoal and crushed bark of coniferous trees.
Anthurium transplant after purchase
First, you need to prepare a new flower container for transplanting, pouring about a quarter of the volume of the drainage layer into it.Anthurium, before removing from the old pot, must be watered abundantly, then it will be pulled out of the container more easily and without damage. Holding on to the lower part, the plant is carefully removed from the pot and the condition of the root part is carefully examined. If necessary, the damaged or unhealthy parts of the roots are removed, after which they are treated with any disinfectant (for example, "Fitolavin"). After processing, the anthurium is placed in a new pot and the substrate is carefully poured around the flower, lightly tamping the soil. It is recommended to fill the flower container, not reaching its edge 2-3 centimeters. In this way, a purchased plant is transplanted.
A transplant for the purpose of replacing the soil is carried out in the same way, only it is important to remove all the old soil from the root part. It will easily move away if the roots are briefly lowered into the water with the earth.
Transplanting anthurium during flowering
Usually, flower growers do not recommend replanting plants during the flowering period due to possible stress and shedding of flowers, but this recommendation does not apply to anthurium. Blooming anthurium can be transplanted without negative consequences for it. In the process of transplanting, the most important thing is not to harm the integrity of the root part of the flower, since they have a fragile structure.
Division of anthurium during transplantation
During transplantation, you can take the opportunity and divide the bush for further reproduction. Indoor cultures over the age of 3 years are suitable for this procedure. The most favorable time for breeding is January-February. During these months, anthurium leaves are shed.
The plant must be removed from an old flower pot and carefully divided into several parts. The root part can be cut with a knife. Each division should have approximately the same number of leaves and growth buds. Places of cuts on the roots should be sprinkled with charcoal powder, after which they are immediately planted in small pots with a drainage layer. After the substrate is compacted in the pot, the delenki are watered.
Anthurium care after transplant
It is necessary to water the culture in the first 2-3 weeks in minimal volumes so that the roots have time to get stronger and not rot. It is not recommended to apply fertilizers in the next 15-20 days. The place where the anthurium is grown should not be in direct sunlight. Spraying should be done regularly once a day. The temperature in the room with anthurium is 20-22 degrees Celsius. Tall plants will need a support tie.
