Plant profile
Anthuriums need air around their roots as well as moisture. Identify whether you grow a flowering hybrid or a foliage species before treating a lack of showy blooms as a problem.
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Let the upper mix dry slightly while keeping an airy root zone.
Bright filtered light; harsh direct sun can spot leaves.
Drainage
high
Root rot risk
medium-high
Check whether the mix is chunky and oxygen-rich instead of dense.
Inspect flowers and new growth for thrips.
Check bloom decline alongside light level before adding fertilizer.
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Check the root ball, fertilizer history, water source, and air near the leaves. Brown tips are permanent, but the cause of fresh tip burn can be corrected.
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Low light tends to change new growth over time. Excess sun can scorch exposed leaves quickly. Compare growth, damage location, and recent placement changes.
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Use the mark’s starting point, texture, and rate of change to choose between watering, salt buildup, sun damage, pests, and a closer disease check.
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Feel the root ball before watering. Dry soil, wet roots, and a dry center after repotting can all leave a peace lily limp.
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Check leaf age, moisture inside the root ball, and pest marks to decide what a yellow monstera leaf needs.
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Use the spot’s location, texture, and change over time to decide whether to check roots, exposure, pests, or leaf disease.
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