Anthurium Scherzer: home care, description, reproduction and reviews

Passing the flower shops, you can often see a magnificent plant, which at first sight seems artificial. Looking closer, you understand that before you of unusual beauty is the flower and its name is the anthurium of Scherzer. This is what I want to tell about this plant.

The natural environment of growth

The homeland of the Anthurium is found in the humid tropical forests of Central and South America. Most of it is common in Guatemala and Costa Rica. Wet tropical forests contribute to the favorable development of anthurium, and under these conditions it reaches a height of up to 1 meter. The thickets of this plant in natural conditions are simply breathtaking.

To date, anthurium flowers are used for cutting, while they cost in compositions up to 5 weeks. And different varieties, for example, Anturium Andre, is used today as a design for the design of offices and apartments.

This beauty, unfortunately, is not suitable for home conditions, but for this purpose a certain grade - Anthurium Scherzer - is derived. Anthurium belongs to the family Aroids and is inherently poisonous. Therefore, at home, it is desirable to keep it in a place where neither children nor animals can reach it. Especially this applies to cats, who often try to try all the plants we love on the tooth.

Description

All anthuriums are perennials. The beauty of this flower lies in its unusual inflorescences, which are located high up from the leaves. This is not an ordinary flower, to which all are accustomed, it is a bright veil with an inflorescence in the form of an ear. The color of the bedspread can range from white to almost black, but the red color is most common.

The anthurium flower of Scherzer differs from other varieties in its miniature size and reaches only 30 centimeters in height. Its main difference is an unusual spade, twisted into a spiral. Interestingly, it is from the species of the flower that the name (from Latin, anthos means "flower", and oura is translated as "tail", as a result, the flower is called the flower-tail, or "flower of the flamingo").

It is noteworthy that the plant blossoms up to 8 flowers, and they keep for several months. Not only flowers are attractive in this plant, the anthurium of Scherzer possesses magnificent leaves: leathery, elongated and having a dark green color. Anthurium retains its decorative quality all year round.

Cultivation at home

Let us remind ourselves that the anthurium is a representative of the tropics, which means that it needs scattered light. Put the flower in a fairly lit room, but so that it does not get direct sunlight. You might think that a shadow will work for its cultivation, but then you will get beautiful green leaves. Unfortunately, there will not be an anthurium of Scherzer blossom in these conditions.

The temperature regime for optimal conditions is easy to create. In summer, up to 25 degrees, and in winter is not lower than 16. At the same time, one must remember that the plant does not like sudden changes in temperature, drafts and directional cold air.

In the tropics very high humidity, so that for the well-being of the anthurium it will be necessary to spray it with water without chlorine and lime. You can put a vessel with a liquid near the pot. In no case do not fill the flower, it is better to undercharge than pour. This rule applies to all plants.

When the flower has flowed off, it is partially removed, up to half the peduncle. And when it finally withered, then it's possible to remove it carefully from the leaf's sinus. It is interesting that the Anthurium begins to bloom only when the root system completely fills the pot. So do not plant your pets in very large containers and when transplanting, take the pot more by 1 centimeter than the previous one.

Interesting hybrid

Anthurium Scherzer mix is a compact plant in the family of its brethren. It differs in its miniature, the height of the mix is not more than 20 centimeters. This is a hybrid, created from the two most common varieties of anthurium. Since these plants are plant breeders, they are adapted to room conditions and do not require much care.

Due to its compactness, mixes can be placed on the window from the east or west side. And also to put nearby not one flower, but several plants at once. A variety of colors from white to bright red will decorate any room.

After such an acquisition your guests will necessarily ask: "What are these wonderful flowers you have on the window?" And in return will hear: "Anthurium Scherzer mix". Care at home is not a problem, and beauty is preserved all year round. The conditions for keeping these hybrids are the same as for all anthuriums.

Reproduction of anthurium

Let's talk about the breeding of the anthurium of Scherzer, after all, he will certainly want someone to give the same flower. Or the flower has grown, and he needs a transplant.

To reproduce the anthurium flower of Scherzer can be in several ways: by seeds, cuttings and lateral processes. We will not dwell on seed reproduction. This process is very laborious, and flowering can be expected no less than 4 years later.

The most effective way of reproduction is the division of the bush, or the cuttings. It is carried out by dividing an adult plant into separate cuttings. It is best to conduct this procedure in the spring. Pull the plant out of the pot and gently separate the young stems with roots. Since anthurium grows in the tropics, it requires very loose soil. In this case, a substrate for orchids is suitable. The roots of the plant are hollow and easily damaged, so inspect the young cuttings for damage or disease. Remove all damaged roots and carefully plant in a new pot.

One small nuance: do not take a very large pot. The plant is best developed in a small pot, when the roots are completely braided by an earthen lump. After planting, the young plants are covered with a film or a packet. So you create them a good humidity and conditions that are close to natural.

Reviews of happy owners

Anthurium Scherzer, care for which is not very difficult for fans of flower growers, causes a huge number of enthusiastic statements. Many speak of the flower as unpretentious, blooming throughout the year. Others are attracted by his elegance, and they enthusiastically responded to the exotic, although they add that for him it is required to create close to natural conditions. Great humidity and sufficient lighting can create some difficulties.

Varieties of the variety of Scherzer are very many, and they are all attractive in their own way. There are variegated varieties, in specks, with a huge cob, twisted in the form of a spiral with several curls. They are all very beautiful. Acquire them - and you will never regret. They will please your view more than one year.