Have you noticed that your anthurium is withered , with yellowed leaves and flowers that seem dull? Don’t panic: there is a simple and natural trick to make it reborn in just 24 hours .
There is no need to throw it away: with a little attention you can bring it back to its original shape, with shiny leaves and lively and colorful blooms.
Why does anthurium wilt?
Anthurium , also known as flamingo flower or wax flower , is a tropical plant loved for its exotic beauty and ease of cultivation.
But it too can suffer, especially if :
- It gets too much water
- It lives in dry or poorly lit environments
- It is exposed to air currents
- It is planted in non-draining soil
- When these conditions occur, the plant reacts by wilting or stopping flowering.
The natural trick to make it reborn in 24 hours
The rejuvenating bath method is the secret that many experienced growers use to bring a wilted anthurium back to health.
Here’s how it works:
Makeup steps:
- Fill a container (tub or basin) with room temperature water in which you have left a tea bag to infuse.
- Gently remove the anthurium from the pot, without damaging the roots .
- Completely submerge the roots of the plant (not the leaves!) for about 30-60 minutes .
- In the meantime, clean the pot and completely change the soil , using a draining mix based on peat, coconut fiber and perlite.
- Place the plant back in the new soil, watering moderately , and place it in a bright spot but out of direct sunlight .
- Already in the first 12-24 hours , you will notice more turgid leaves and a general state of recovery.
More tips to keep your anthurium healthy
- Mist the leaves with non-calcareous water to increase humidity .
- Avoid water stagnation in the saucer.
- Feed the plant once a month with liquid fertilizer for flowering plants .
- Regularly trim dead leaves to encourage new growth.