As winter approaches and the days grow colder and darker, it’s the perfect opportunity to brighten your interiors. Hilke demonstrates how to keep your home stylish and green all winter long with Anthuriums. These beautiful plants add colour and contribute to a healthier indoor climate. In this article, she shares her experiences and tips for caring for anthuriums, so your home can also embrace an inviting winter atmosphere.

Stylish and Green

Hilke: “About four years ago, we extended our living room with an addition. I call it our garden room because the glass front lets in so much natural light that it feels like you’re outside. Fortunately, it stays much warmer there during autumn and winter. We often find ourselves spending more time in the garden room than in the living room. That’s why I decorated it with a comfortable couch for relaxing, and, of course, I had to include some plants. I love the anthurium! Not only is it a long-flowering plant, but it also has air-purifying properties that enhance the indoor climate.”

Also read: Anthuriums and Light: Understanding North, East, South, and West

Perfect Daylight for a Healthy Anthurium

The amount of daylight is essential for houseplants. In a dark environment, plants struggle to survive. For anthuriums, it’s important to place them where they receive daylight but not direct sunlight. Especially during spring and summer, the intensity of the sun can be too strong, causing the plants to wither. That would be a real shame!

But what about the anthuriums in Hilke’s garden room? They receive plenty of sunlight, especially in the morning. Hilke explains, “That’s perfectly fine! This is also because the sun is much less intense in autumn and winter. Additionally, there are far fewer hours of sunlight during the darker days. When spring arrives and the sun becomes too bright, I may move the anthuriums to a different spot, such as the dining table.”

Leaves and Blooms: A Care Guide

For those uncertain whether their anthurium is in the right spot, there’s good news! The plant will let you know if it’s happy or not. If the leaves turn yellow, it likely means the anthurium is receiving too much sunlight. If it produces new flowers but the colour remains greenish, then it’s not getting enough daylight. In autumn and winter, anthuriums also require less water than in the spring and summer months—one watering per week is sufficient. Always check the soil: if it still feels moist, you can skip watering; if it feels dry, give the plant some water.

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