Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis') 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.
Spathes turning green
Some greening is natural ageing, but premature greening points to too little light or excess nitrogen; brighten the spot and switch to a phosphorus-rich feed.
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or mineral build-up in tap water; raise humidity and water with filtered or rainwater.
Root rot and wilting
Caused by waterlogged mix; repot into airy media, trim mushy roots and let the soil dry between waterings.
Sparse flowering
Insufficient light is the usual cause indoors; move closer to a bright, indirectly lit window.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common anthurium problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'Acropolis' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' spathes turning green?
Some greening is natural ageing, but premature greening points to too little light or excess nitrogen; brighten the spot and switch to a phosphorus-rich feed.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' brown leaf tips?
Low humidity or mineral build-up in tap water; raise humidity and water with filtered or rainwater.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' root rot and wilting?
Caused by waterlogged mix; repot into airy media, trim mushy roots and let the soil dry between waterings.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'acropolis' sparse flowering?
Insufficient light is the usual cause indoors; move closer to a bright, indirectly lit window.