Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel') 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 leaf tips
Low humidity or hard-water salts; raise humidity and use filtered or rainwater, flushing the pot periodically.
Overwatering and root rot
Soggy media collapses the roots; repot into airy mix, remove soft roots and let the soil dry between waterings.
Few spathes
Too little light or too much nitrogen; move to brighter indirect light and switch to a phosphorus-rich feed.
Faded older spathes
Natural ageing; trim spent stalks at the base to redirect energy into new blooms.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'colonel' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'colonel' 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 'Colonel' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'colonel'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'colonel' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'Colonel' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'colonel' brown leaf tips?
Low humidity or hard-water salts; raise humidity and use filtered or rainwater, flushing the pot periodically.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'colonel' overwatering and root rot?
Soggy media collapses the roots; repot into airy mix, remove soft roots and let the soil dry between waterings.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'colonel' few spathes?
Too little light or too much nitrogen; move to brighter indirect light and switch to a phosphorus-rich feed.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'colonel' faded older spathes?
Natural ageing; trim spent stalks at the base to redirect energy into new blooms.