Why is Anthurium not red?

Wrong variety

Most of the anthuriums that flower lovers buy in the market have not yet bloomed, and they may be misled by the merchants. In fact, not all anthuriums are red. There are many varieties that have a dreamy pink color. The color of the flower itself is fixed, so no matter how well you take care of it, it will not turn red!

Natural Phenomenon

The colors of the flowers of Anthurium are different at different flowering periods. From the opening of the bracts to the withering and fading of the flowers, the color undergoes a series of changes, from beige at first to milky white, and finally to green, and then to yellow before withering.

The blooming anthurium that flower lovers buy home may have been blooming for a while, so the color will gradually turn green until the flowering period ends.

Lighting issues

If the environment of Anthurium is too dark, the color change of Anthurium may be aggravated, for example, the green will be darker and the red will not be so bright red. However, if the light is too strong, the leaves will be sunburned and the flowers will become pale, so it is best to grow in a diffuse light environment.

The problem of fat

Reasonable fertilization will improve the color of flowers, of course improper fertilization will also change the color of flowers. Anthurium plants usually have a higher demand for "magnesium fertilizer" than other foliage plants. Adequate magnesium fertilizer will keep the leaves of the plants green and the flowers colorful. When phosphorus, potassium and magnesium are deficient, the flowers will change color faster. If there is an excess of nitrogen fertilizer at this time, the flowers will turn green as soon as they open.

The solution is to stop applying nitrogen fertilizers such as urea, and add phosphorus, potassium and magnesium fertilizers as soon as possible.