Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty') 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 fading or greening
Too little light dulls the dark colour and ages spathes faster; move to brighter indirect light and remove spent blooms.
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or hard-water salts; raise humidity and use filtered or rainwater, flushing the pot occasionally.
Root rot
Soggy mix is the main risk; repot into airy media, cut away soft roots and let the soil dry between waterings.
Stalled growth in winter
Cold or low light slows the plant; keep it above 18°C and avoid draughts and overwatering during dormancy.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' 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 'Black Beauty' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Beauty' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' spathes fading or greening?
Too little light dulls the dark colour and ages spathes faster; move to brighter indirect light and remove spent blooms.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' brown leaf tips?
Low humidity or hard-water salts; raise humidity and use filtered or rainwater, flushing the pot occasionally.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' root rot?
Soggy mix is the main risk; repot into airy media, cut away soft roots and let the soil dry between waterings.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'black beauty' stalled growth in winter?
Cold or low light slows the plant; keep it above 18°C and avoid draughts and overwatering during dormancy.