Care of the cut flower Anthurium andreanum

The care Anthurium andreanum as cut flowers are very simple and carried out correctly, we can ensure that your flowers last longer than three weeks in the vase of our home.


Red Anthurium andreanum


The important thing is to make sure you buy the flowers Anthurium andreanum in good condition, they are fresh flowers. From here, everything depends on us.

The Anthurium andreanumOne of the most important ornamental species of the genus Anthurium sp. is native to tropical rain forests of Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador and Central America. Therefore, the moisture, heat and avoid direct sunlight will need to be borne in mind.

Focus on how to preserve longer the flowers Anthurium andreanum can be easy if we consider a few details. First, whether purchased at a flower shop or specialty store by flower delivery at home Internet, is unpack and put in the vase.

In all cases we will choose a clean vase, which also add clean water, no trace of chlorine and will add a preservative preferably cut flowers. This preservative will help prevent the development small bacteria and algae in the water and concentrate on the cut area of the stem, since they are a major cause shortening the life of any flower.

Technically, water is absorbed by the wood vessels called. These are like 'small pipes' located in the central parts of the stem and through which water flows from the roots to the leaves (once produced the juice, this falls Liberian vessels found at the periphery of the stem). Part of this water, as happens in us is evaporated through transpiration, so it must be replenished constantly.

The fresh flowers of Anthurium andreanum, Having no roots absorb water at the base of the stem. Thus, it is recommended that as often as possible (daily or every two days), change the vase water ... and every three or four days also wash well. Always adding a preservative of cut flowers if possible.

Usually we have one class only Anthurium flowers andreanumBut are always accompanied by other flowers and especially the so-called green ornamental. Therefore, these actions are due to perform with all the flowers and green forming the ornamental industry.

Both the first place the Anthurium flowers andreanum in the vase as in the successive times coinciding with water changes, always cut the stem bases for half a centimeter and recommended way to stem diagonally (at bezel). The cut is made clean and avoiding 'chew' the shear zone. The reason is to renew the cuts and thus facilitate better absorption of new water. And because of the diagonal cut ... is twofold: firstly get more absorption surface and the other, preventing the stem rest fully and directly on the vase, avoiding the obstruction of water intake area.

Once the Anthurium andreanum in the vase, we have the foresight to put in a place with good lighting but not direct sunlight incidence (eg, from a window). This will favor keeping the intensity of their colors. Obviously try to avoid exposure in areas with strong air currents such as near radiators or heating output of air conditioners, doors to the outside, and so on.

So with these simple care as a cut flower Anthurium andreanum, Its maximum durability is assured.