Bird's Nest Anthurium

Bird's Nest Anthurium Care

Anthurium Hookeri

What is the plant

Anthurium hookeri plants are one of a kind. They’re not the type of tropical plant you’ll find in any plant lover’s home. Because they’re not as widely known as the others.These plants need bright but indirect sunlight as well as moist soil to grow. Using well-draining soil will prevent both over-watering and under-watering this plant.In the tropics, the Anthurium hookeri plant is epiphytic. An epiphytic plant has the amazing ability to grow without soil. In the tropical forests where these plants originate, they grow on top of other plants and even trees.But that’s not the only cool thing about the Anthurium hookeri. This Anthurium plant grows white berries.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

11 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Like most Anthurium plants, the Anthurium hookeri needs moist (but not saturated) soil.You want to avoid over-watering this plant. This will lead to poor health, fungi, or even root rot.When the soil is too saturated, oxygen can’t get through to the roots. This factor and the over-abundance of water rots the roots of the plant.
Fertilizer
You should fertilize your Anthurium hookeri plant once a month while it’s still growing.When your plant has matured, you’ll only need to fertilize it once every three or four months.This Anthurium plant needs fertilizer with a high amount of phosphate. The phosphate ensures the leaves of your plant are lush.
Sunlight
Anthurium hookeri plants need bright but indirect sunlight for optimal health. They need to absorb plenty of light to thrive and to go through photosynthesis.Without plenty of light, there will also be fewer flowers growing inside of the leaves. The more flowers the merrier.

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Soil
According to the University of Florida, well-draining soil works wonders for Anthurium plants. This includes the Anthurium hookeri.Well-draining soil prevents both over-watering and under-watering your plant.This type of soil has material wshat hold onto the moisture your plant needs when you water it.But the soil is also aerated enough for any excess water to fall through to the bottom.
Temperature
An Anthurium hookeri plant should be in an environment with a temperature range of 70F (21C) and 90F (32C).Since these are tropical plants, the temperature should never drop lower than 55F (13C). They can’t withstand cold temperatures for long periods.
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