Anthurium Scandens

Light: The plant does not like direct sunlight. Keep them in a place where there is medium light. Too less light will result in the leaves becoming unattractively elongated.

Temperature: Does best in temperatures of 60º - 70º F. It can also tolerate temperatures as low as 55º F.

Humidity:Requires high humidity.

Watering:Anthuriums need to be watered thoroughly and allowed to dry slightly before watering again. Allowing the plant to dry out totaly will greatly slow down the growth cycle. Drying out can also cause tip burn and root damage, while over watering can also cause root damage and sudden yellowing of leaves.

Pest and Problems:Anthuriums are susceptible to pests such as aphids, scales, mealybugs and thrips. Thrips and mealybugs are found more on new growth. You can also find aphids feeding on the flower buds. The best method of insect control is to monitor your plants and treat them before they get out of hand.

Growth habit:The plant prefers well-drained soil. It flowers profusely producing blooms with showy red spathes and has a compact, freely branching growth habit.

Fertilizing:Apply standard liquid fertilizer once every two weeks.

Pruning:Does not require any pruning.

Propagation:Plants can be multiplied by division of the clumps or though tissue culture. It can also be grown through fresh seeds.

Special Care:Well cared for plants rarely develop any problems at all. Plant benefits from a reasonable humidity, the humidity can be increased by placing the plant pot into a shallow tray filled with stones, fill the tray with water to a height below the level of the stones, by doing this the plants will not be sitting in the water.