0Anthurium hookeri
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- Family: Araceae · Genus: Anthurium
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CJanuary
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Warm room (above 16 °C), at the brightest window, away from radiators and draughts. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Warm room (above 16 °C), at the brightest window, away from radiators and draughts. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
If roots fill the pot: fresh soil, a pot 1–2 cm larger. Water sparingly for a week afterwards.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Liquid feed every 2–3 weeks.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
October
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
Keep it away from radiators; watch for spider mites in the dry air.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
November · now
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
December
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Warm room (above 16 °C), at the brightest window, away from radiators and draughts. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
Anthurium tip: In an airy bark-rich mix with high humidity it flowers all year.
Anthurium hookeri – what to know
Anthurium hookeri – family: Araceae, genus: Anthurium. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Anthurium hookeri?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Anthurium hookeri need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Anthurium hookeri get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Anthurium hookeri toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Anthurium hookeri flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Anthurium: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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