Anthurium (Flamingo Lily)
Anthurium andreanum
Malay names: Anthurium
Striking spathes and glossy leaves; adapts to semi-hydro LECA indoors with gentle feeding.
🌞 Light & Temperature
Light: Bright, indirect; avoid harsh sun
Temperature: 20–32°C
🪴 Container & Medium
Container: LECA semi-hydro in net pot; keep moisture with air gap; bright, indirect site.
Medium / Solution: Medium: LECA; Solution: pH 5.8–6.5, EC 0.8–1.4 mS/cm
💧 Watering / Solution Maintenance
Schedule: Top-up weekly; flush monthly
Top-up: Maintain small reservoir below root zone
pH 5.8–6.5; EC 0.8–1.4 mS/cm
🧪 Nutrients
Type: Aroid/ornamental nutrient with Ca/Mg
Frequency: Every 2–4 weeks lightly
Dosage/EC: EC 0.8–1.4 mS/cm; pH 5.8–6.5
🍓 Harvest
Start: Blooms after establishment
Seasonality: Intermittent flushes year-round
Duration: Spathe lasts weeks
Harvest Indicators: Spathes fully colored and firm
Tips: Remove spent spathes; avoid overfeeding which causes salt burn.
🌱 Propagation
Division or stem cuttings (nodes).
🐛 Pests & Diseases
- Mealybugs/scale: Manual removal; neem 0.5%
🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)
Good indoor plant in humid climate; ensure airflow.
📝 System Notes
Support stems if top-heavy; keep crown dry.
💡 Extra Care Tips
- Flush LECA monthly
- Use gentle EC to avoid leaf edge burn
Note
EC and pH are guidelines—adjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.