Expert advice for propagating anthuriums from its flower stems
Anthurium is a gorgeous plant with very vibrant bright red or white blooms. And if we are lucky enough to have one of these plants at home, we may want to grow cuttings from it. And indeed, this plant can be propagated using cuttings, i.e. by immersing a main stem or flower stem in water which will allow roots to grow; alternatively, anthurium can be propagated by separating new shoots from the mother plant.
The latter is the method recommended by experts and will guarantee you always have new plants growing next to the mother plant. Let's find out how to do this in detail:
This method of propagation can be a complex procedure unless you follow the advice of experts, which is as follows: .
You can attempt propagation in spring or summer, when the plant is able to quickly reproduce new shoots; it is possible to carry out this procedure also in the other seasons, but bear in mind however that reproduction will be slower because the plants enter a vegetative state in this period.
Remove the plant from its pot when the soil is damp (or 30 minutes after watering it). Get yourself a pair of sterilized scissors to cut away the new shoots, leaving the roots attached.
At this point, repot the mother plant using new soil. Plant the cut shoots in smaller pots, using a suitable soil (ie. one suited for seedlings). Water, and drain off any excess.
In the first 10 days after planting, the new shoots/seedlings must remain in the shade and be kept constantly hydrated. This is the most delicate phase of the whole operation, during which the plants must remain at a constant and moderate temperature.
If you prefer a simpler technique, try propagating the plant from a flowering stem. You just need to cut the flower at the base of its stem and immerse it in water, then waiting for new roots to emerge.
Are you ready to propagate your Anthurium?
