Anthurium with white flowers: varieties and features of care

Anthurium is a flower that has long attracted flower growers with its unusual and delicate beauty. This plant is appropriate everywhere: in a private house, apartment, office. How to grow it at home, and take care of it correctly, read this article.

Anthurium is a plant that looks like a heart-shaped candle. The leaves are usually dark green in color, with a glossy or dull surface, depending on the variety. Anthurium belongs to the Aroid family, it is widespread in tropical South America, where this amazing plant was first noticed. Fitted greenhouses are perfect for him. Anthuriums get used to the conditions of the room with difficulty, but knowledgeable plant breeders manage to adapt them to the home atmosphere.

The plant got its name on the basis of external data and properties, because in translation from Latin it means "flowering tail". The people gave him the name "male happiness", and many are convinced that this plant protects a young family from adversity and adds good luck. If a married couple is given a flower, then the man needs to accept it, as the protector of the family. However, there is an opinion that blue anthurium is better suited for men.

Anthurium is especially attractive during its flowering, although this does not happen so often. In case of flowering, the flowers can last for about a month, and sometimes even longer. In the common people, it is considered that the period of flowering of anthurium is a good omen.

Anthurium white color looks gentle and at the same time extravagant, and is in no way inferior to the attractive red color. The flower is unique in that it can stay fresh for about two weeks even if it is cut. The flowers are quite beautiful, they are able to look elegant and impressive even in the simplest bouquet, give joyful moments and cheer up.

If you believe the signs and superstitions, "male happiness" strengthens the health of men, and helps women to eliminate conflict situations in the family, and also brings financial wealth to the house.

The anthurium flower is at the same time its ear. The white variety has a long ear (about 9 cm), the cover is usually heart-shaped and has a variety of shades, in addition to white. It all depends on the variety, there are pink flowers with a yellow and green tint.

Along with such famous subspecies as "Andre" and "Scherzer", you can find other amazing varieties with a white color.

• "White Champion" - a flower of short stature with an original appearance: a yellow ear in the middle of a snow-white bracts. Over time, the ear and bracts become a rich green color. Due to similar physical characteristics, this variety looks original.
• "White Heart" - a very attractive variety, has a bright pink ear in a white blanket.
• "Princess Amalia Elegance" - here the name speaks for itself. This variety has both ears and blankets of white color.The uniqueness is that delicate pink veins are located on the white bedspread, which increases the attractiveness of the flower.
• "Acropolis" amazing with its rolling cob. Its base is light yellow, and the tips are bright yellow. It looks like a candle flame. Round and snow-white bracts in combination with large leaves will not go unnoticed. "Acropolis" - the owner of a large bedspread, as well as dense and oval leaves.
• "Polar Star"... This variety has a white ear, which over time acquires a pinkish tint, and an elongated, pointed bracts, similar to the ray of a star. This is where the name of the flower comes from.

Anthurium is a plant that requires careful care. And a plant breeder, before purchasing a flower, should find out the preferences and rules for growing a particular variety of anthurium.

Let's take a look at a few important rules that you shouldn't deviate from.

• Anthurium needs bright lighting, but you can not leave the flower in direct sunlight. It is better to arrange a small partial shade, but do not overdo it. In winter, when the sun is not so hot, the flower can be taken out to the sunny side or supplemented with electric lighting.

• Room temperature should range from 18 to 22 degrees depending on the season. Despite the capriciousness, the flower will remarkably be able to adapt to room temperature, there is no need to create additional heating or keep it cool. The only thing - during the heating season, keep the plant away from the radiator. Remember that sudden and significant changes in temperature will have a detrimental effect on the flower.

• The pot should be medium in size, in a too large specimen, anthurium will bloom little, and everything that is needed will be absorbed only by the leaves. A small and narrow container is the best option. Drainage should be placed at the bottom. You need to get the anthurium out of the pot by thoroughly watering it so that the soil is well absorbed by moisture. A soil similar to an orchid is suitable, it is an admixture of sand with soil with peat. The soil is desirable light, slightly acidic and loose. You can use a purchased one.

• Abundant watering representatives of this class do not approve, but still the tropical origin makes itself felt, and the soil should be moist all the time. The need for soil moisture can be determined by the topsoil. In the heat, it is necessary to water 3-4 times a week, and in winter, once is enough, but the water should be warm and soft. The leaves love to be sprayed from time to time. It must be remembered that only the leaves are sprayed, the flowers do not tolerate moisture, limescale may appear on them, and they will lose their attractiveness.

• Anthurium loves moisture not only in the soil, but also in the air. The climatic conditions of the premises should be as close as possible to the climate of tropical rainforests. Systematically humidify the air with humidifiers, you can use a damp tray or place a bowl of water near the plant.

• Top dressing occurs no more than twice a month, starting in March and ending in September, while organic substances alternate with mineral ones. This means that the last feeding should be carried out no later than August. Experienced growers do not advise to get too carried away with fertilizers when it comes to young plants, that is, during the period of their active growth. The plant should be fed when its roots have strengthened, otherwise burns cannot be avoided. A soil with a wood crust and expanded clay will be useful. For fertilization, mixtures of mineral and organic substances are suitable.

• Anthurium requires constant transplants. It all depends on the age of the plant, the young need an annual transplant, while the older ones need to be transplanted every three years. When the transplant is carried out during flowering, the peduncles need to be cut. Thus, it will not be difficult for the plant to get used to the new soil.

As we already know, anthurium, regardless of the variety and type, is a moderately capricious plant, and requires special attention. It is imperative to know all the nuances of caring for a particular variety. In no case should two varieties be planted in one container. But pots with a variety of flowers and colors will look much more spectacular and complement each other with their beauty. When caring for "male happiness", it is recommended to adhere to the basic, but simple rule - everything should be in moderation.

For information on how to water anthurium, see the video below.