Troubleshooting
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' (Anthurium 'Ace of Spades') 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.
Brown, crispy leaf edges
Almost always low humidity, sometimes compounded by fertiliser salt buildup. Raise humidity above 60% and flush the mix to clear excess salts.
Root rot
A dense or waterlogged mix kills the fleshy roots fast. Use a chunky aroid mix and let the top layer dry between waterings.
Faded or yellow-green leaves
Too much direct sun bleaches the velvet, or too little light dulls the dark colour. Adjust to bright indirect light.
Deformed new growth
Low humidity or inconsistent watering causes new leaves to emerge stunted or crinkled. Stabilise humidity and watering rhythm during leaf unfurling.
Prevent anthurium 'ace of spades' problems before they start
Most anthurium 'ace of spades' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
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Anthurium 'Ace of Spades' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium 'ace of spades' brown, crispy leaf edges?
Almost always low humidity, sometimes compounded by fertiliser salt buildup. Raise humidity above 60% and flush the mix to clear excess salts.
Why is my anthurium 'ace of spades' root rot?
A dense or waterlogged mix kills the fleshy roots fast. Use a chunky aroid mix and let the top layer dry between waterings.
Why is my anthurium 'ace of spades' faded or yellow-green leaves?
Too much direct sun bleaches the velvet, or too little light dulls the dark colour. Adjust to bright indirect light.
Why is my anthurium 'ace of spades' deformed new growth?
Low humidity or inconsistent watering causes new leaves to emerge stunted or crinkled. Stabilise humidity and watering rhythm during leaf unfurling.