Cultivation

Anthurium Irrigation

Anthurium Schott

Anthurium irrigation requires a combination of high air humidity and substrate aeration while preventing water stagnation in the roots.

In the reference 9 varieties crop Anthurium, where this is mentioned in the description.

The epiphytic nature of the crop dictates the use of highly porous substrates, which require frequent but metered irrigation to ensure oxygen access to the root system. Drip irrigation or ebb-and-flow systems are considered optimal, as they minimize water contact with the leaf blade, preventing pathogen development and residue formation.

Irrigation is inextricably linked to fertigation, during which the pH is controlled at 5.5–6.2 and the electrical conductivity level at 1.2–1.3 mS/cm. Due to Anthurium's sensitivity to water hardness salts, it is recommended to use soft water for irrigation, and to maintain air humidity at 70–85%, utilize misting in the greenhouse aisles.

General information about the subject — on the page Irrigation.

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Varieties of Anthurium mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.