🤍 Anthurium ‘Whitish’ Care Sheet
Overview
Common name: Anthurium ‘Whitish’ 🤍
Type: Tropical foliage plant 🌴
Size: 30–60 cm tall 📏
Highlight: Elegant green leaves with creamy-white to silvery veins ✨
☀️ Light
Best: Bright, indirect light 🌤️
Okay: Medium filtered light 🪟
Avoid: Harsh, direct sun – can burn leaves 🔥
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Temperature: 18–28°C 🌡️
Humidity: 60–80% preferred 💦
Tip: Use a humidifier or humidity tray for best growth 🌫️
💧 Watering
Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy 🚫💧
Water when top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry 🌱
Use distilled or rainwater if your tap water is hard 🚿
🪴 Soil & Potting
Use a chunky, well-draining mix: orchid bark, perlite, and peat or coco coir 🌿
Repot every 1–2 years to refresh the mix and support growth 🔄
🍽️ Feeding
Use a balanced, liquid fertilizer (¼ strength) every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer 🌱
Reduce feeding in winter ❄️
🌱 Propagation
Division during repotting is easiest ✂️
Ensure each division has healthy roots and at least one growing point 🌱
⚠️ Common Issues
| Problem 😬 | Cause ❓ | Fix 🛠️ |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow leaves 🍂 | Overwatering or poor drainage | Let soil dry more and check pot drainage |
| Brown tips 🔥 | Low humidity or tap water salts | Increase humidity and use distilled water |
| Slow growth 🐢 | Low light or nutrients | Move to brighter light and feed regularly |
🏡 Display Tips
Great for bright indoor spaces 🏡
Pair with contrasting plants for a tropical look 🌴
Perfect for decorative pots to highlight its elegant leaves ✨