Anthurium - reproduction at home

Anthurium is a fairly popular plant. Its original appearance and non-standard red flowers can decorate and revitalize any interior. But it is quite expensive, so many are interested in the question of how to propagate anthurium at home. This article describes the main methods for reproduction in anthurium, as well as the conditions of care that will be needed in this case.

When can breeding be done

There are several ways how to propagate anthurium. And each of them needs its own time period.

So, for example, to plant seeds, you do not need to adhere to certain periods. This can be done at any time, since the plant is still grown at a constant temperature in an indoor environment.

Anthurium appearance

To propagate with a leaf, it is worth taking a sufficiently formed unit. And the age of the bush in this case has no role.

If you want to use cuttings or lateral processes, then you need to do this only from an adult, sufficiently powerful and fully formed plant.

Reproduction methods of anthurium flower

Before you get a young bush, you need to know how anthurium reproduces. The following methods are available:

• dividing a bush that is large enough in size;
• rooting of lateral processes (shoots);
• dividing the root of the plant;
• separation of the cutting;
• the standard way of growing seedlings is through planting seeds;
• reproduction using a sheet plate.

Seed propagation

When growing an anthurium flower, reproduction at home can be carried out using seed. It can be purchased from specialized stores.

After purchasing seeds, you must perform the following sequence of actions:

1. Soak them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 15 minutes.
2. Fill the container with peat soil and moisten it slightly.
3. Place seeds and cover with soil, about 2 mm thick.
4. Spray on top with water.
5. Provide bright diffused light and temperature not lower than +25 ° С.

When 3 real leaves appear, transplant into a large container. Next, the standard care process is carried out.

Young plant shoots

Reproduction by shoots

Anthurium is a rather capricious flower, but its reproduction can be carried out in different ways, including separating the shoots growing from the sides. Such young plants are babies. That is, nature itself has laid such a way for the further growth of the bush and its reproduction.

This can be done only when the bush is transplanted. Otherwise, damage to the root system of the parent flower is very likely, which can lead to its illness or even death.

Escape Anthurium

Such a layer can be planted immediately, since it has its own, sufficiently formed root system, which ensures its viability.

Manipulations with a young plant after its separation are as follows:

1. Fill the container with sphagnum moss or humus with perlite.
2. Moisturize intensively enough.
3. A young shoot is planted.
4. Cover the container with a plastic bag or glass cap - it is necessary to create greenhouse conditions.

After planting, proper care must be taken:

• Provide a temperature in the region of +30 ° С.
• Spray and water regularly to achieve 85% moisture.
• Remove the cover for about 15 minutes every day to provide fresh air for the young plant.

You can completely remove the cover no less than 30 days after landing.

By dividing the bush

In some cases, you can not separate the lateral baby, but immediately divide the bush into several independent plants. This is done when the anthurium reaches an impressive size and grows into a powerful shrub.

But before proceeding with such a manipulation, you need to know how to properly divide Anthurium:

1. Water intensively the plant 0.5 hours before the procedure begins.
2. Remove the bush from the container, lightly shaking off the earthen lump.
3. Make sure there is an active growing point on every bush that will be detached.
4. Remove all decayed, dead and dried aerial and underground parts.
5. If sections are formed, then it is important to process them to prevent the spread of infection.
6. Plant new shoots in individual pots.

You can only use soil that is suitable for mature plants.

Many flower growers are concerned about the question of how to root anthurium in the case of planting an adult plant in several parts. The answer is quite simple: it is necessary to use growth stimulants such as Zircon and Epin.

Separation of an adult bush

Apical cuttings

Using this method, you can use the following types of cuttings:

• with aerial roots;
• whole apical parts of the plant;
• offspring from the stems.

The vegetative method ensures the production of an adult plant as soon as possible.

With aerial roots

Anthurium belongs to the aroid family, that is, it has aerial roots. This is one of the main tips for getting a new plant at home.

Here's what to do in this case:

1. At the top, along the stem, wrap the plant with wet moss.
2. Wait for a period of time when roots begin to form.
3. As soon as they appear, you can immediately cut off the stalk and plant it in the ground.

Of course, some people use the method of exposing such a young plant directly to a container of water. But, there is a high risk that the root system can simply rot from an excess of moisture.

Aerial roots

Care after breeding

After a young plant is planted, it is necessary to provide it with appropriate care. To do this, you should adhere to the following tips:

• Constant temperature regime, with indicators that fluctuate around the 27 ° C mark.
• Humidity should be high and not below 70%.
• As soon as Anthurium reaches a sufficiently large size, it must be transplanted.
• Top dressing is carried out once a month. The foliar method is used more often.
• Watering is regular, as the top layer of the soil dries up.

Since growing Anthurium from a leaf is quite troublesome, you need to help the bushes to take root by introducing special growth stimulants.

Leaf propagation

Major mistakes

Amateurs and novice flower growers often make typical mistakes when propagating indoor plants. They are as follows:

• Dirty tool. When cutting a plant or removing rotten parts from it, it is necessary to disinfect the instrument that is being manipulated. Otherwise, an adult plant can be infected.
• Incorrect fit. Do not put a young shoot with roots in a container with water. Immediately plant it in the ground.
• Insufficient watering. With a small amount of moisture, the root system begins to suffer. The plant takes root badly and slowly.
• Neglect of feeding. If there are any problems, fertilizers or growth promoters should be used. They are able to rectify the situation and speed up the rooting process.

Using these recommendations, you can easily and simply grow anthurium at home. It remains to choose the appropriate method and follow the instructions exactly. And after planting, provide full care for the new plant.