Velvet cardboard anthurium care guide

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How often to water Velvet cardboard anthurium

Spring–Summer (Mar–Sep)

Every 7 days

Water a day or two after the topsoil dries, as a guide; the thick leaves store water, so a slightly dry regime beats constant moisture.

Autumn (Oct–Nov)

Every 10 days

Generally water about three days after the soil dries, watering less often as growth slows.

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Every 14 days

Water sparingly about a week after the soil dries, keeping humidity up with misting or a humidifier.

Light and placement for Velvet cardboard anthurium

Bright shade with no direct sun is about right; the velvety leaves scorch in strong light, while too little light dulls the white veins.

Overwintering Velvet cardboard anthurium

Overwintering guide: 12°C (54°F) or above

Overwinter it in a warm room with roughly 12°C as the lower limit; keep it out of dry heater drafts and above about 50 percent humidity to protect the leaves.

Fertilizing and repotting Velvet cardboard anthurium

Fertilizer

Weak liquid feed about every three weeks from May to September; it grows slowly, so little is needed, and none in winter.

When to repot

Spring–Summer (Mar–Sep)

Common problems with Velvet cardboard anthurium

• Overwatering rots the roots; the leaves yellow and the plant wobbles.
• In a dry room the leaf edges brown and crinkle.
• Winter cold halts new leaves and the old ones die off.

Tips for growing Velvet cardboard anthurium

• A coarse bark or sphagnum-based mix keeps the roots healthier.
• New leaves are thin and easily marked; leave them alone until fully open.
• Dust the leaves with a soft brush or dry cloth so the veining shows.

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