Anthurium is a very beautiful flowering plant, present in our homes due to its rusticity and ease of cultivation. But how do you keep it healthy and vigorous at all times?
To keep the anthurium always strong and vigorous, there is a natural fertilizer. Let’s see how to prepare it at home.
Properties of Anthurium
The anthurium or anthurium is a widely sold and popular houseplant in the home. Over the years, new species have been introduced, broadening the choice. Today, in fact, it is possible to find not only red anthuriums, but also other colors, shapes and sizes .
Anthurium is a plant that can be adapted to different situations and environments, even though it is native to the forests of Colombia and belongs to the Araceae family . Its introduction in Europe occurred more than a hundred years ago.
Over time, the plant develops its typical ruffled shape and peripheral leaf stems. If it was once considered a difficult plant to grow, today it is widely cultivated. If you can’t grow it well, the problems lie in temperature errors and low humidity. In fact, the anthurium should be placed near windows, in a very bright place, but not in direct light. With increased light, flowering increases, especially if the plant is protected from drafts.
The natural fertilizer to prepare at home
Anthurium fertilization is carried out from spring to autumn or during the vegetative phase of the plant. You can use a liquid chemical fertilizer for flowering plants every fortnight. If fertilization is not sufficient, the flowers will not open or the anthurium will only produce new leaves.
Instead of using a chemical fertilizer, you can also prepare it naturally at home. Let’s see how.
You will need the peels of three bananas, which are known to be rich in phosphorus and potassium. They can help keep the soil sufficiently moist. The peels should be cut into small pieces and placed in a bowl together with a clove of garlic , which is an excellent fungicide and bactericide and can help the plant stay healthy.
Pour everything into the bottom of a plastic bottle, having previously removed the top, and add a little neutral detergent . The latter is not harmful to the plant and promotes decomposition. Add a liter of water and leave in a cool, dry place, preferably with a lid, for about 48 hours.
Filter the liquid obtained and pour it very slowly onto the base of the plant, make sure the soil absorbs it, then repeat the operation.