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How to Keep Your Anthurium Crystallinum Happy

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Anthurium Crystallinum

The anthurium crystallinum is an exotic flower that you can grow from an anthurium seed. It has a hardy, glossy foliage and beautiful flowers with many petals. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy to keep this flower happy as some other anthuria varieties. There are certain things you need to know before taking on the responsibility of caring for an anthurium crystallinum.

This plant is also often compared to its siblings clarinervium and crystallinum, but they have differences that set them apart.

An anthurium crystallinum is a beautiful flowering plant that comes in many colors including pink, red, purple or white depending on the variety you choose to grow. An anthurium’s leaves contain calcium oxalate which can irritate the skin and eyes if handled without wearing an anthurium plant protective gloves. Protecting your hands from an anthurium plant will not only keep you safe but is also a good way to protect one of these beautiful plants in your home or garden.

For example, they require plenty of water in order to stay healthy and their soil must be kept moist at all times or else they will wilt away! Read on for the full care guide on how to get started with growing your own anthurium crystallinum.

Anthurium Crystallinum

Origins of Anthurium Crystallinum Plant

The anthurium plant is native to Central and South America. It’s an epiphyte, which means it needs a tree or other structure for support while growing. The plants can grow up to 20 feet tall and have large leaves that are used as natural camouflage against predators from the rainforest canopy below them. As an epiphyte anthurium plant can grow on any smooth surface, not just trees.

The anthurium plant has been used for medicinal and food purposes by the indigenous people of South America for centuries. They would chew bright red anthurium flowers to relieve nausea or heartburn. The leaves were also steeped in water as a cold remedy.

The anthurium plant is part of the Araceae family, which includes an interesting selection of plants including an aloe vera plant. The anthurium flower was a symbol of wealth and status in South America for centuries because they were so rare. Today this beautiful blossom can be found worldwide in homes as well as being used in anthurium crystallinum horticulture.

Anthurium Crystallinum Care

The leaves of anthurium plants contain calcium oxalate, which can cause irritation to skin and eyes if touched without protection. It’s important for all members of the family to be involved with caring for your plant. It takes time and responsibility but good luck will help keep it happy!. The anthurium plant is toxic to pets and should never be eaten by them or humans. Handling an anthurium with bare hands for a long time may result in an anthurium plant burn.

An anthurium is a flowering plant with the scientific name Anthurium andraeanum and it’s related to other plants that have thick, sharp leaves such as an aloe vera or an eryngii. The anthurium has some unique qualities that make it an attractive plant to grow, such as its flowers with colours that range from deep burgundy reds and purples to pastel pink or white.

Soil

Anthurium crystallinum soil should be an organic potting mix that has a high percentage of sphagnum peat moss, perlite and vermiculite. The anthurium plant should be planted in a pot that is at least eighteen inches wide and eight to twelve inches deep. Soil should be an inch deep in the bottom of the pot. Soil for anthurium crystallinum should be an inch deep in the bottom of the pot. The anthurium plant should be planted an inch or two away from the edge of the pot to allow for water drainage and air circulation around it.

Light

An anthurium crystallinum plant should be moved to a north-facing window if you live in an area that has colder winters and makes sure the anthurium is protected from frost, snow or ice accumulation at all times. For greater light exposure an anthurium can also grow on a patio outside year round for neglectful owners.

An anthurium requires at least eight hours of sunlight a day for optimal growth, but the plant can still grow in lower light environments – just not as quickly.

Watering

The anthurium plant should be watered with a watering can or use an irrigation system that delivers water directly to where it needs to go, never wetting leaves and stems when they are dry. This helps prevent anthurium crystallinum leaf rot which is caused by too much moisture.

When an anthurium plant is watered, it needs to be given water enough that it seeps into the soil until a little bit of water spills over the edge of the pot.

Water your anthurium crystallinum every day, but only if the soil has dried out. Don’t over water as this can cause root rot or an anthurium plant burn for humans from handling it with bare hands.

Temperature

Temperature for anthurium crystallinum should be an average of seventy-six degrees Fahrenheit. The anthurium plant can survive in a wider range of temperatures, but any lower than fifty two to sixty eight will cause the anthurium’s leaves and flowers to droop as it tries to conserve water or close down some parts that house its photosynthetic surfaces.

The anthurium plant is an equatorial tropical rainforest native that likes a hot and humid climate. Anthurium crystallinum should be kept dry during the winter months, but not bone-dry as it needs to retain some moisture in order for its roots to function properly.

Some anthurium species are able to survive temperatures of up to thirty degrees Fahrenheit for periods of time, but anthurium crystallinum is not one of them.

An anthurium plant has many water-storing cells in its stem that allow it to withstand a periodic dry period during the winter months without causing any permanent damage as long as moisture levels are only slightly below what they need to be.

Humidity

Humidity for anthurium crystallinum should be an average of fifty to seventy-five percent.

An anthurium plant likes humidity, but it should not have high levels of moisture around its leaves and flowers at any time as this can cause an anthurium plant rot or an anthurium flower disease from the fungus sphaceloma which thrives on moist conditions.

If an anthurium plant is in a low humidity environment, you should mist the leaves and flowers with water two to four times daily. This helps keep moisture levels up for an anthurium’s photosynthetic surfaces.

In high humidity environments, an anthurium needs less misting than its counterparts because of the added moisture.

Fertiliser

Anthuriums are sensitive to chlorine in tap water so it’s important to use an anthurium-friendly fertilizer. There is a wide variety available as well as some specialized fertilizers for anthurium crystallinum.

An anthurium needs to be fertilized every week during the growing season and monthly in the winter.

It’s also important to use an anthurium-friendly fertilizer because of how sensitive an anthurium is to chlorine in tap water which can cause leaf burn or a wilt from too much salt build up.

There are many anthurium-friendly fertilizers available or an anthurium specialist can recommend one for you.

Anthurium CrystallinumPropagation and Growth

Propagating an anthurium crystallinum is an easy process.

Most anthurium species are propagated from division of the rhizome, which is a horizontal stem that grows underground and attaches to roots at its growing tips. The anthurium plant should be gently divided in early spring or before it blooms when fresh shoots are just starting to grow among last year’s dried leaves.

An anthurium can also be propagated by an anther culture which means taking the pollen from a male flower and dusting it on to the stigma of a female anthurium flower, or an embryo culture in which case you take an already-pollinated seed pod and plant it at soil level for roots to start growing.

An anthurium grows best in protected, sheltered areas that provide a lot of sun and plenty of water.

The anthurium plant likes to live close to the ground like a herbaceous perennial or even an annual but isn’t usually affected by frost as long as it is planted before winter sets in.”

Repotting

Repot your anthurium crystallinum by removing the anthurium plant from its container and gently separating out a small clump of dirt as far away from the root ball as possible. Place it in your new pot, filling it with an anthurium-friendly soil mix up to about two inches below the rim so that when you set down the anthurium plant’s roots they’ll be deep enough to hold it in place.

When an anthurium plant needs repotting, remove the anthurium from its container and gently separate out a small clump of dirt away from the root ball as possible. Place this new soil mix pot up to two inches below the rim so that when you set down anther culture’s roots they will be deep enough to hold it in place.

Anthurium Crystallinum vs Clarinervium

The crystallinum anthurium is an anthurium that has been cross-pollinated with the clarinervium. The anthurium on its own produces a small and pungent flower which thrives in low light environments, but by adding some of the clarinervium’s genes to it, you are able to get flowers that are more fragrant and larger.

Common Issues with Anthurium Crystallinum

An anthurium crystallinum thrives in a low light environment, but they can’t tolerate sudden changes. If you’re going to change the anthuriums location or its lighting levels, you’ll need to do so gradually.

Common problems with an anthurium plant include wilting and rotted leaves along with brown patches on an anthurium plant stem.

An anthurium can be hard to maintain if it has a lot of light exposure and the soil is too wet or dry, so you’ll want to watch out for these common an anthurium plant issues.

When you’re trying to keep your an anthalium happy, you need to pay attention to its light levels and the soil’s moisture. Too much light can make an anthurium wilt, while a too-wet or dry an anthurium plant will have brown patches on its stem as well as rotted leaves.

Tips for Keeping a Anthurium Crystallinum  Happy

  • Keep anthurium crystallinum in a well lit area with bright indirect sunlight. Avoid direct, hot, midday sun as this can cause the anthurium to become too warm (which will stress it out).
  • Provide enough air circulation for your anthurium by opening windows and curtains or using fans when necessary.
  • Anthurium crystallinum thrive in an environment with high humidity. Consider placing your anthurium on a saucer or tray of water to keep it hydrated.
  • If you live in an area that experiences cold winter temperatures, place anthurium crystallinums close enough together so they can shelter each other from the wind and cold.
  • Be careful when watering an anthurium crystallinum to not apply water directly on the leaves and flowers as they may “bleed” or lose color if too much moisture is applied. Apply only a small amount of water at a time, being sure to thoroughly soak the soil around it first before you do so. You can also mist an anthurium crystallinum with a spray bottle to help maintain the desired moisture level.

Occasionally, you may see an anthurium crystallinum lose its leaves or flowers. This is normal and does not mean it’s dying! The plant will replace lost leaves in time if all needs are met for healthy growth.

Aquaponic systems are a great way to grow anthurium crystallinum plants as they can support fish (or other aquatic creatures) an anthurium plant.

Anthurium Crystallinum  Frequently Asked Questions

How do you take care of anthurium Crystallinum?

Anthurium Crystallinum is an amazing plant that can grow to be 12 inches tall with an 18 inch spread, but they also make a great houseplant! They’re one of the most popular varieties because their leaves take on this beautiful green and red hues. And if you don’t want them outside in your garden or by an entrance, an anthurium makes a great indoor plant.

  • They needs to be kept in bright indirect light.
  • They should never be put outdoors, but it does need a lot of water and humidity.
  • They should be watered every day with room temperature water.
  • They prefers to live in a pot that is no more than two inches deep, and it needs well draining soil or gravel.

What type of soil should I use?

If you’re trying to grow an anthurium as a houseplant then we recommend using an orchid potting mix that’s designed for epiphytic plants. If the leaves turn yellow and droop this means it doesn’t have enough light, so an anthurium must be in an area where it can get plenty of natural sunlight.

How often should I water my anthurium?

Anthuriums prefer the soil to dry out before you water them again. The best way is to check on your plant daily and hand-water as needed. You’ll know an anthurium needs water when the leaves droop.

Is anthurium Crystallinum fast growing?

An anthurium is an epiphytic plant that grows in trees, so it requires plenty of water and humidity. Unlike terrestrial plants they don’t need a lot of soil around their roots to grow well indoors or out.

The anthurium will thrive with the right care!

What is the difference between anthurium Crystallinum and Magnificum?

An anthurium is an epiphytic plant that grows in trees, so it requires plenty of water and humidity. Unlike terrestrial plants, they don’t need a lot of soil around their roots to grow well indoors or out.

Magnificum is more suited for growing as an outdoor plant in an area that gets plenty of light.

Anthurium Crystallinum is a beautiful red and green coloured anthurium variety, while Magnificum is an anthurium variety with an all green colour. They both need similar care and grow similarly to each other!

How do you identify anthurium Crystallinum?

An anthurium Crystallinum is an anthurium with leaves that are made up of crystals. If you don’t have an anthurium, but a similar plant in your homes such as ferns or palm fronds, then what you may be looking at is actually called gutta percha. Gutta-percha is an antheridium that has a surface of water droplets which creates the appearance of crystals.

Do anthuriums need sunlight?

An anthurium needs a lot of light. It’s best to put it in an east or west-facing window that gets at least six hours of sunlight per day.

Should I mist anthurium?

Yes! It’s important to mist an anthurium twice a day. After you water the anthurium, use your mister and spray it for at least one minute on all surfaces of the leaves.

Just remember that too much wetness can cause root rot so make sure not to overwater an anthurium or leave it sitting in an inch or two of water.

How long do anthurium plants live?

An anthurium Crystallinum can live anywhere from two weeks to over a year depending on the care it receives.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for an easy-to-care plant with a variety of colours, the crystallinum is perfect. With care and some watering, your crystal will bloom beautifully all year round! Here are some other indoor garden plants to consider that need similar care as the Crystallinum.

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