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  • Asked by
    josephine.tapper on
    December 27, 2017
    Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29

    Q.anthuriums dying two days after receiving them in post

    I was given two anthurium plants for Christmas as indoor plants. They were very dry, so I watered them and put them on a north facing windowsill with a double glazed window. They only lasted two days and the went crisp and died. What did I do wrong?

  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 28, 2017
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    It is best to make sure that these never receive direct light, as this will kill them quickly. They also like to be misted on occasion to simulate a more tropical environment.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 12, 2018
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    Indoor Anthurium need bright light and watering issues can result in the leaf issues you mention.
    If the soil and roots dry it can stress the plant.

    Review the article below for more care information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 15, 2018
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    I would make sure not to prune off the top of the plant, only the leaf stems. You can leave the roots to be above the ground, or you can cover them with mulch.

    As far as splitting them... If you find a section that has, both, a top and roots that will come off together, then you may treat this as another plant. hhhhhhhhhh

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    MichiganDot on
    January 15, 2018
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    Several resources suggest pruning from the top down, always leaving at least 3 leaves intact. If the lower green leaves in the picture are from a different stem, you can completely remove the leggy stem.

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    YolisGarden on
    January 31, 2018
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    It's significantly darker now - almost black. I should have put that in my initial post.

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    BushDoctor on
    February 1, 2018
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    This is the normal process of an unpollinated flower. Once the flower dies off you can cut it back to the ground. Just wait until it is dead to do so. Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 20, 2018
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    This would indicate a pest problem. You can use need oil to control this, as long as you don't apply in direct sunlight. Here is a collection of articles among which will be several on how to make your own pest control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 22, 2018
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    This is likely a fungus issue. It may have been improperly watered. Water splashing on the leaves can lead to fungus disease.
    You can cut away the diseased parts of the plant.
    Make sure your water at the soil line.

    Soil should be dry before watering again. The fleshy roots hold moisture.

    Make sure there is good air circulation around the plant.

    You mention that you just bought the plant. If the plant was in this condition when you purchased, you many consider returning it to the nursery or garden center.

    Look for healthy plants with leaves and flowers that are blemish free.

    Here are some links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-watering-instructions.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/anthurium/anthurium-turning-green.htm

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