When and how to change the soil of Anthurium

Time to change the soil of Anthurium

It is most appropriate to change the soil of Anthurium in early spring or late autumn and early winter, and the pot should also be changed at the same time. It is necessary to choose a suitable pot according to the size of the plant, which can be more conducive to its growth. Be sure to choose suitable soil for planting.

How to repot and change the soil of Anthurium

1. When repotting the Anthurium, you need to find a pot of suitable size. It is okay to make it a little bigger so that you don’t have to change it again after a year.

2. You also need to find a piece of gauze to block the large round hole at the bottom of the flower pot. You can find large tiles or large stones. Gauze is very good and has good air permeability.

3. Then you need to fill the anthurium flowerpot with expanded clay to increase air permeability, filling it to about 1/3 of the pot.

4. You also need to add nutrient soil. Determine how much nutrient soil to add based on the height of the original anthurium pot to lay a good bottom.

5. Finally, remove the original flowerpot, take out the whole anthurium, be gentle so as not to damage the roots, place the anthurium in the middle of the large flowerpot, control the height and centering with one hand, and add nutrient soil with the other hand.

Notes on changing soil for Anthurium

1. When repotting the anthurium, it is best to also change its soil. The new soil should be slightly acidic, thick, and have good drainage capabilities.

2. When changing the soil for Anthurium, it is generally necessary to use loose and fertile soil, and it should also have a certain degree of drainage, which is more conducive to its growth and development.

3. When changing the soil for Anthurium, there needs to be sufficient base fertilizer to provide nutrients. Generally, compound fertilizer is used, which will lead to better growth.

Maintenance method of Anthurium after soil change

Growth environment : Anthurium prefers a warm, humid, semi-shady environment. Well-drained, loose, breathable moist soil is most suitable for its growth. Since it is afraid of direct sunlight, it is generally placed in a room with sufficient scattered light to avoid direct sunlight.

Watering : Anthurium needs to be watered once when the soil is changed, and it must be watered thoroughly, which is more conducive to growth. After that, water it when the soil is dry.

Yellowing leaves : The yellowing of some anthurium leaves is a normal metabolic phenomenon. This phenomenon shows that other leaves are fresh and yellow-green, and the growth of the plant is also normal, which indicates that the plant is growing new leaves.