Did you know that you can grow anthuriums in water like a bouquet? The floral innovation is trendy, a great eye-catcher and very easy to create. Read here how to grow an anthurium in water and care for it properly.
How do you grow and care for an anthurium in water?
To grow an anthurium in water, remove the substrate, place the root ball in a water-filled glass vase and place it in a bright, warm location. Care for the anthurium by topping up with water, fertilizing sparingly and changing the water regularly.
How can I grow an anthurium in water?
The easiest way to grow an anthurium in water is to remove the substrate and place the root ball in awater-filled glass vase. How to do it right:
- Unpotting the flamingo flower
- Shake off the substrate.
- Rush the root ball over a bucket with lukewarm tap water.
- Place the anthurium in a bulbous glass vase (€37.00 on Amazon).
- Fill the vase with still mineral water or rainwater until the root ball is completely covered with water.
- Place anthurium in a glass in a bright, warm location.
How do I care for an anthurium in water?
Caring for an anthurium in water includes occasionalwatering, sparingfertilizationand a regularwater change. How to properly care for anthurium in water:
- If the water level drops, top up with fresh mineral or rain water.
- In the summer, fertilize the anthurium in water monthly.
- From November to February, add a drop of liquid fertilizer to the irrigation water every six to eight weeks.
- Change the water every two to three weeks and clean the glass vase of limescale deposits.
Tip
These houseplants thrive in hydroponics
The cultivation of plants in water is called hydroponics in technical jargon and is a variant of the well-known hydroculture in clay granules. Houseplants that thrive in the tropics as epiphytes or are native to mangrove forests are best suited for growing in water. These include: Anthurium, Calathea, Monstera, Orchids and Syngonium (Purple Tute). Clusia (balsam apple) is already cultivated as cuttings in water.
