Anthurium Papillilaminum

How to grow and care for Anthurium Papillilaminum

Difficulty of growing Anthurium Papillilaminum

Difficulty: 3-4/6

Growing Anthurium is not too difficult, just keep in mind the following points:
✅ Requires high and stable humidity, leaves are prone to dry edges, especially with velvet leaf varieties.
✅ Root rot due to waterlogging.
✅ Responds quickly to adverse conditions but recovers slowly.

Soil for planting tree Anthurium Papillilaminum

Anthurium plants need soil Extremely porous, drains super well but still retains moisture certain.

The ideal soil mix should have ingredients that allow the Anthurium roots to breathe and avoid waterlogging.

📌Popular Anthurium Soil Formula:
✅ 1 part pine bark or coconut flakes (increase ventilation, moderate moisture retention)
✅ 1 part perlite or pumice (helps drain water and ventilate)
✅ 1 part coconut fiber or peat moss (moisturizing)
✅ (Optional) some charcoal (antibacterial, breathable)
✅ (Optional) A little burnt rice husk or vermicompost (nutrition)

🚫 Avoid soil that is too compacted or retains water for too long. because Anthurium roots are very susceptible to rot.

💡 Note:

• If you are growing Anthurium in a pot, make sure has large drain holes under the basin.
• Maybe organic fertilizer (worm castings, fish manure, banana juice, slow-release NPK fertilizer) periodically 1-2 times/month during the growing season for strong plant growth. Reduce or stop fertilizing in winter.

Suitable light for Anthurium Papillilaminum

🔆 Indirect light, medium to strong (Bright, Indirect Light) is the best!

📌 Lighting details:
✅ Best: Place near a window with curtains, where there is strong diffused light.
✅ Can withstand: Low light, but leaves may grow smaller and flowers may be less.
✅Avoid: Strong direct sunlight (especially at noon) can burn leaves, causing brown spots and yellow leaves.

💡 Note:

• If the leaves are pale, elongated, or the spots on the leaves (with spotted Anthuriums) are faint, the plant may be lacking light.
• If placed in a dark room, you can use LED plant lights (grow light) specialized for support. Place the light about 30-60cm away from the plant, shine for 10-12 hours/day.

📍 Ideal location in the house:

• Near the window Winter or North (with light curtains if the sun is strong).
• If the window faces west or south, it should be further away or have a strong light filter.

Suitable temperature for Anthurium Papillilaminum

🌿 Ideal temperature for Anthurium: 18 - 27°C

Anthurium plants prefer warm climates, stable temperatures and intolerant of cold or sudden changes in temperature.

If the temperature drops below 15°C, the plant may go into cold shock, stop growing, lose leaves or rot the roots.

📌 Notes to keep plants healthy:
✅ Avoid drafts and direct air conditioning (fans and air conditioners can dry the leaves).
✅ Do not leave plants outdoors in cold weather. if the temperature falls below 15°C.
✅ If it is too hot (>30°C), ensure good ventilation and increase humidity by misting or placing the pot near a water tray.

📍Signs of plants affected by temperature:
🚫 Too cold: Leaves turn yellow or brown, become limp, droop, and fall off.
🚫 Overheating: Leaves have dry brown spots, scorched edges, and wilt even though the soil is still moist.

Water for plants Anthurium Papillilaminum

Anthuriums like soil that is evenly moist but not soggy. The ideal watering method is Water again when the topsoil (about 2-5cm) is dry..

📌 Watering principles:
✅ Deep irrigation until water flows out of the bottom of the pot, helping the roots absorb enough water.
✅ Check soil moisture before watering by poking your finger into the soil or using a wooden stick.
✅ Reduce watering in winter or when the plant grows less, water only when the soil is almost completely dry.

🚫 Avoid over watering, because it can easily cause waterlogging, root rot, and yellow leaves. This is the most common cause of Anthurium death. If you see pale yellow, soft leaves, you may be overwatering!

📍How many times a week to water?

• Hot season/growing season: 1-2 times/week.
• Cold season/holiday season: Every 7-14 days or when the soil is almost completely dry.

💡 Note: Always check the soil before watering instead of following a fixed schedule.

Humidity for Anthurium Papillilaminum

Anthurium plants originate from tropical rainforests, so they prefer high humidity environments, especially with velvet-leafed Anthurium species.

However, many plants can still tolerate humidity levels of about 50 - 60%, but if too low, the leaves may dry out at the edges, curl, and grow slowly.

📌 How to maintain proper humidity:
✅ Use a humidifier, especially in air-conditioned rooms or during dry seasons.
✅ Place the pot on a tray of pebbles with water. (make sure the bottom of the pot does not touch the water) to increase the surrounding humidity.
✅ Light mist in the morning (avoid standing water on the leaves, especially velvet leaves, to avoid fungus).
✅ Group planting to create a naturally humid environment.
✅ Place in bathroom or kitchen if there is enough light

Ideal pH for Anthurium Papillilaminum

Anthurium plants grow best in soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, about 5.5 - 6.5.

🌿 If the soil pH is too low (below 5.0), plants may have difficulty absorbing certain nutrients.
🌱 If the pH is too high (above 7.0), the plant may lack micronutrients such as iron and manganese, leading to yellowing of the leaves and green veins.

Pet-friendly

Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) is not friendly to pets (dogs, cats) and humans. If you plant the plant, you need to take careful measures to protect the plant. 🚧🐕🐈

💡 Additional notes:

💡 The phenomenon of "weeping" trees (guttation): Plants may secrete water droplets at the edges of leaves if air humidity is high or soil is too wet, this is a normal phenomenon, not a disease.

💡 Rotate the pot: Anthuriums tend to grow towards the light, so you should rotate the pot periodically. 1-2 weeks/time for balanced plant growth.

💡 Pests and diseases: Watch for aphids (mealybugs, scale insects) and spider mites. If seen, wipe the leaves with diluted soap solution, alcohol or neem oil.

💡 Breeding: Can be propagated by dust separator (with shrubby species) or cuttings (stem section with dormant buds and aerial roots if any).

💡 Old leaves or weak branches: You can cut off They allow the plant to concentrate its nutrients on new leaves.

💡 Repotting: Just repot when the roots have filled the old pot (usually 1-2 years/time) or when The substrate is too old., rotten. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the old pot.