Troubleshooting
Anthurium problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Yellow leaves
Overwatering or root rot.
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.
Green spathes instead of coloured
Insufficient light or natural ageing of older spathes.
No flowers
Insufficient light or insufficient phosphorus; try a bloom-promoting feed.
Prevent anthurium problems before they start
Most anthurium issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Anthurium problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium yellow leaves?
Overwatering or root rot.
Why is my anthurium brown leaf tips?
Low humidity or tap-water minerals.
Why is my anthurium green spathes instead of coloured?
Insufficient light or natural ageing of older spathes.
Why is my anthurium no flowers?
Insufficient light or insufficient phosphorus; try a bloom-promoting feed.