Anthuriums are not shade plants. In the dark location you will feel the displeasure of the tropical houseplants. Read here what consequences a flamingo flower suffers from a lack of light. There are two options for solving the problem.
What happens to an anthurium in a dark location?
An anthurium in a dark location suffers from a lack of flowering, discolored bracts, fading leaves and sparse growth. This can be remedied by changing location to a bright, warm window seat or lighting with a daylight or plant lamp for 5-8 hours a day.
What consequences does a dark location have for the anthurium?
An anthurium in a dark locationdoes not bloom. Furthermore, lack of light at the location of a flamingo flower causes these problems:
- Flowers get stuck.
- Bracts turn green.
- Dark green leaves fading.
- Anthurium grows sparingly and forms long, fearful shoots towards the light.
What alternative is there for an anthurium in a dark location?
For an anthurium in a dark location, there are two alternativesChange of locationandLighting Anthuriums come from the rainforests of South America, where the canopy mighty trees filter the sunlight. As a houseplant, a flamingo flower develops its full splendor the better the location simulates the lighting conditions of its tropical habitat. This is how it works:
- Change location to a bright, warm window seat without direct sunlight and with high humidity, such as a bathroom or indoor swimming pool.
- Lighting with a daylight lamp (€89.00 on Amazon) or a special plant lamp for five to eight hours a day.
Tip
Planting anthuriums in orchid soil
All efforts to find the optimal location will be in vain if your anthurium suffers from waterlogging. If the root ball is only in water for thirty minutes, a flamingo flower can no longer be saved. The best way to avoid waterlogging is to plant an anthurium in orchid soil, water sparingly from below and spray regularly with mineral water.
