Because of its striking red bracts and heart-shaped foliage, the anthurium is one of the most popular houseplants. It is also very easy to care for and sets seeds regularly if cared for properly.
What do anthurium seeds look like and how do you propagate them?
Anthurium seeds look like small, whitish-yellow berries and can be carefully removed from the cob of the plant. Propagation is possible without any problems by sowing the seeds in peat growing medium and keeping them evenly moist.
What do the seeds of the anthurium look like?
The ripe seeds, which protrude far from the seed head, look likesmall, whitish-yellow berries. When unripe they are shiny green in color and look like tiny nodules that gradually protrude further and further from the spadix.
At the time of seed formation, the brightly colored bract usually dries up and turns brown. If you would like to obtain seeds to propagate the anthurium, you should take a close look at the seed heads that are in the unsightly flowers.
How do I get the anthurium seed?
You can carefully pull the yellow colored seedsaway from the cob with your fingers. Since the pulp contains substances that inhibit germination, it is advisable to sow the berries as quickly as possible. Storing the seeds is not recommended.
Since the anthurium flowers for up to 300 days a year, the plant continually produces new seeds, so you can always harvest fresh seeds.
Can I propagate an anthurium with seeds?
Anthurium can be propagated easily usingseedsthat you have obtained yourself. Proceed as follows when sowing:
- Put seeds in a sieve and rinse with water. Fill cultivation containers with special peat growing substrate (€6.00 on Amazon).
- Sow three centimeters apart.
- Since the anthurium is a light germinator, do not sprinkle soil over the seeds.
- Wet with a sprayer.
- Put a hood or plastic bag over the potty.
- Place in a warm, bright place.
- Air daily and keep evenly moist.
How should I care for anthuriums grown from seeds?
The small anthuriums are quiteeasy to cultivate. Since they were sown at a distance,the plants do not need tobe isolated.
- Once some leaves have formed, you can permanently remove the hood cover.
- Continue to keep moist.
- After three to four months, the small anthuriums have stable roots and can be placed in pots.
Care for the offspring just like the mother plant.
Tip
Anthuriums are poisonous
When you touch the anthurium, crystal-like needles shoot out that contain oxalate raphides and the pungent aroin. These lead to painful skin injuries that resemble chemical burns. Therefore, wear gloves when working on the flamingo flower.
