Anthurium - home transplant

Anthurium is an amazingly beautiful plant, which is also called male happiness. It is quite high, it can reach 50 cm.Despite the complexity of maintenance and capriciousness, the plant enjoys well-deserved attention among flower growers. Not surprising, as it blooms in large red, white, pink flowers that look like artificial ones in appearance. In order for a representative of the flora to please the eye with an attractive appearance, proper care is necessary for it. It is hard for an anthurium flower to transplant at home.

The difficulty is that the plant does not tolerate it well.

Anthurium is a beautiful plant with red flowers

If the recommendations are not followed, the representative of the flora may get sick or die.

Reasons for transplanting anthurium

When growing a flower, you need to understand when it needs a land change. For anthurium, the transplant is performed in the following cases:

• Immediately after purchase. Within three days, it is necessary to replace the soil and container;
• Excessive increase in the root mass of the plant. They check it every year. If a clod of earth is practically invisible due to the roots, it is changed;
• Up to 5 years of age, the plant should be planted in a new pot every year;
• The flower looks emaciated and lethargic. It is important not only to change the soil, but also to inspect the roots for the presence of pests. If there are any, it is worth taking all the necessary measures to save the plant;
• Wrong watering regime. In case of such a problem, you need to transplant the flower and treat the roots with appropriate fungicides;
• Mold. It can appear inside and outside the soil;
• Soil depletion begins. This can be determined by the white bloom that appears due to deposited salts and minerals;
• Roots began to peek out of the drainage holes.

When transplanting, you need to take care of the roots.

When to transplant anthurium

The best time to plant properly is from early spring to hot weather. If it is the rainy season, and the air temperature does not exceed 25 degrees, the procedure is performed in the summer. After 30 degrees, it is not recommended to change the flower pot, since under such conditions the latter does not absorb moisture well. As a result, the roots may die.

Can you transplant when flowering

In case of flowering, anthurium can be transplanted, since it has persistent flowers. But without unnecessary need to touch it is still not worth it. If the purchased specimen is in a cramped container, and the roots look out of the drainage holes, then a transplant must be performed.

How often are transplants performed?

For a young plant, the procedure is performed every year. After a representative of the flora reaches 5 years of age, it is carried out as needed.

Transfer after purchase

After purchasing a plant in a store, it is not recommended for him to change the land immediately. For several days, the anthurium should be in a new room (separate from other indoor flowers). During this period, the condition of the plant, its susceptibility to diseases and pests are assessed.The period of such a quarantine can last up to 2-3 weeks. After the specified time has elapsed, the soil for the anthurium is selected and transplanted.

If the plant continues to bloom, cut off all flower stalks. This technique will facilitate the adaptation of the plant and keep the bright inflorescences.

If male happiness (another name for a flower) has healthy roots, it can be transplanted only by the "transshipment" method. It does not imply root flushing and soil replacement. A lump of earth together with roots is transplanted into another container and the earth is filled up.

Release from soil for anthurium is carried out only in case of problems with the condition of the flower or substrate.

The plant is not touched unnecessarily during flowering.

What kind of pot is needed

Before looking for an answer to the question of how to transplant anthurium, you need to understand the capacity. It is selected depending on the arisen reason for the change of land:

• If there is not enough space for the roots, the new container should be 20-30 mm larger than the previous one;
• For a beautiful flowering, the pot is increased by only 20 mm;
• To obtain new shoots, the pot is taken almost 2 times more. This will allow the young growth of the flower to adapt. It should be borne in mind that the plant will not bloom until it has mastered the new soil.

The material from which the container is made does not matter. The main thing is the drainage holes, which should be present in any container. You need to know one nuance - when using clay pots, there is a possibility of roots growing into the walls. The transplant in this case will be more difficult.

The pot is washed with laundry soap.

What kind of soil is needed

Florists are often interested in the question: what is the ready-made soil for anthurium? You can choose any substrate that is sold in a flower shop. The main condition is that the mixture of soils must have a slightly acidic reaction.

You can prepare the substrate yourself. It is necessary to approach this matter responsibly and follow the instructions:

• The following components are taken and mixed in equal shares: peat, leafy soil, coarse sand and coniferous soil;
• Large parts are removed with stirring;
• The last step is to keep the mixture in the freezer for 24 hours. This is necessary for the disinfection of the substrate.

Knowing what kind of land is needed for anthurium, it is not difficult to make it at home. The composition of the soil is very important for the plant, since it will die in the soil taken from the garden.

The finished substrate is sold in the store

Step-by-step instructions for transplanting

How to transplant anthurium at home step by step should be known to every grower. Not only the composition of the earth is important, but also the soil, which affects the condition of the plant.

How to transplant anthurium:

1. A newspaper / film is laid on the floor and a bucket, a basin and a large pot are placed. At the bottom of the latter, drainage and a layer of soil are laid. The soil for anthurium must be moistened so that the layer is more compacted.
2. With one hand they take the trunks from the roots, with the other they hold the bottom of the container in which the flower is located and pull it out. If you cannot remove the plant, the earth is slightly moistened or holes are made at the edge of the container with any long and thin object (knitting needle, stick).
3. The loose topsoil is carefully removed. After that, the plant is placed in the center of the new pot so that the aerial roots are located slightly lower than they were in the old one (about 40 mm below the edge of the container).
4. The soil is carefully poured into the pot. The earth is periodically compacted so that no air cushions arise. The soil should be about 20 mm above the root collar. To the upper edge of the container, leave 20 mm (space for sphagnum).
5. Water the plant, but very little. The earth must be saturated with moisture in order to subsequently envelop the roots in the right way.
6. The flower is placed in a shaded place for about a week.

Rules and guidelines

The process of transplantation and reproduction should be approached carefully, otherwise the plant may die. To prevent this, you should pay attention to the recommendations of experienced florists:

• The roots and stems of anthurium should be touched carefully, as they are very fragile. In addition, the flower can irritate the skin. For this reason, gloves are used to protect the hands;
• Use only suitable soil;
• A small greenhouse is made for a sick or weak representative of the flora. To do this, cover it with a transparent bag or film. In this position, the plant needs aeration every day. In about a week, the humidity will allow it to reanimate.

If the plant dies, it is transplanted.

Do not forget about the drainage layer, which should not be too thin.

Many are interested in how to plant anthurium. If you plan to plant a flower, "kids" need to be divided and planted in containers with a volume of 200 grams. Caring for them will be the same as for an adult flower. An old pot is suitable for a large bush.

Post-transplant care

For anthurium, care after transplantation should be especially careful. Various indicators are important:

• lighting;
• temperature;
• humidity;
• top dressing;
• watering.

Lighting

The representative of the flora should stand in a place of soft and diffused light. He does not tolerate shade and bright sun. One of the best spots is the west or east side of the house. In case of a lack of natural light, the flower is illuminated. To do this, use a fluorescent or phytolamp.

Temperature

The comfortable temperature for delicate specimens is 25 degrees. In winter, it may be slightly lower. Sharp changes cause the death of the anthurium.

Humidity

The tropical and subtropical climates (the natural habitat of the plant) are characterized by high air humidity. It will help you adapt faster after transplant. A common household humidifier will help solve the problem of dry indoor air. If it is absent, and it is not possible to purchase, a wide pallet and a container with poured water are placed in the room. Regular spraying will help maintain moisture. Water for this purpose must be warm and settled.

Top dressing

In the first 30 days after transplanting, the plants do not need feeding. It can worsen the condition of the affected roots (if any). In addition, the new substrate contains a sufficient amount of nutrients. In the future, you can use fertilizers suitable for orchids.

Watering

To moisturize the plants, take only warm, settled (or filtered) water. Watering should be more abundant than usual, but moisture should not stagnate, so excess water is removed from the pan. The plant should be watered only after the topsoil has dried.

After transplantation, men's happiness is looked after more carefully than usual.

Many people love and breed anthurium. Providing and maintaining optimal plant conditions is not as difficult as it might seem. To get a beautiful flower, you should listen to the recommendations of experienced florists.

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