Anthurium flower homeland a - rainforest of the SouthAmerica. The genus Anthurium has about 600 species. In indoor culture, Scherzer's anthurium and Andre's anthurium are widespread as flowering plants, and crystal anthurium are common as decorative-leaved plants. Small nondescript flowers of anthurium, collected on the cob, are covered with a large leaf - a perianth, which is painted in various colors. Anthurium Andre has especially luxurious flowers - this species can reach a height of more than 1 meter. Cut flowers of certain varieties are very effective in bouquets. Dutch breeders offer such exotic varieties as Acropolis (yellow-orange cob, white blanket), Pistachio (pink-green cob, green blanket), Choco (green-white cob, chocolate colored blanket), and many others. in turn, as a species, it is distinguished by its small stature. It is mainly grown as a houseplant. Currently, three groups of hybrids have been bred: tall (up to 60 cm), medium-sized (30-45 cm) and miniature (5-10 cm).
Tall have a large numbersmall inflorescences with an oval-shaped veil are the varieties of Lady Jane, Renata. The middle-growth ones are with an inflorescence in the shape of a bent cob and a heart-shaped curtain bent down. Miniature varieties differ in very early flowering. All anthuriums, like tropical plants, are thermophilic and do not tolerate cold and drafts. They prefer a bright, but not sunny place and high humidity. In a dry place, these plants are sprayed. Anthurium leaves must be kept clean. Water the plants gradually, not allowing the soil to dry out. Once every two weeks, complex fertilizer is added to the irrigation water. In winter, anthuriums are fed more often - once a week. Poor drainage, too heavy soil and excessive watering can cause root rot. Young anthurium plants are transplanted annually in early spring. A thick layer of shards or expanded clay is placed on the bottom of the pot, the substrate is made of peaty fibrous earth and chopped moss, the pH value is necessarily weakly acidic, from 5 to 6. Anthurium has very brittle, fleshy roots, therefore, it is necessary to handle it with care when transplanting. It is very useful to pour a layer of fine expanded clay over the substrate.
