How to Apply Tea Bag Fertilizer to Anthuriums
Use this liquid to water your anthuriums directly at the base of the plant. This provides your plant with a natural dose of organic nutrients that can boost its overall health, promote lush green leaves, and encourage flowering.
Application Frequency:
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Apply once every 15 days.
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Use it especially on anthuriums that look weak, are not growing well, or are struggling to produce flowers.
This tea-based fertilizer is particularly useful as a maintenance fertilizer or as a budget-friendly solution for those who don’t want to spend much on commercial fertilizers.
Extra Tips for Growing Healthy Anthuriums
In addition to this easy fertilizing method, it’s important to understand a few essential care tips to keep your anthuriums thriving.
1. Keep Anthuriums Out of Direct Sunlight
Anthuriums are not sun-loving plants. They prefer bright, indirect light. Direct sun, especially during the hottest parts of the day, can scorch their leaves and cause them to turn brown or wilt.
A gentle morning sun (no more than 2-3 hours) is acceptable, but the ideal location is a bright, shaded spot indoors or outdoors.
2. Use Well-Draining Soil
Anthuriums love light, aerated, and well-draining soil. The ideal soil mix should include organic matter like pine bark, coconut husk, or perlite. Avoid heavy, compacted soils that retain too much water, as this can suffocate the roots and lead to rot.
3. Be Careful with Watering
Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes with anthuriums. The soil should not remain constantly wet. To know if your plant needs watering, stick your finger into the soil:
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If the soil feels moist and sticks to your finger, wait a few more days before watering again.
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If the soil feels dry, it’s time to water.
Maintaining this balance will help prevent root rot and keep your anthurium healthy.
Final Thoughts
Used tea bags can do wonders for anthuriums, providing a free, natural, and effective fertilizer that supports healthy growth and vibrant flowers. Combined with proper care—like avoiding direct sunlight, using light soil, and watering correctly—you’ll be amazed at how beautiful and healthy your anthuriums can become.
Try this simple technique and enjoy lush, flowering anthuriums all year round!
