Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia') 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.
Dull or pale spathes
Too little light fades the colour, while old blooms green naturally; provide bright indirect light and remove spent flowers.
Browning spathe margins
The large spathes brown in low humidity or with hard water; humidify and use low-mineral water, flushing the mix periodically.
Few flowers
Insufficient light or excess nitrogen; move brighter and feed a balanced or phosphorus-rich formula.
Yellowing leaves and mushy roots
Overwatering in dense mix causes root rot; repot into chunky aroid blend and let the surface dry between waterings.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia' 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 'Fantasia' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'Fantasia' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia' dull or pale spathes?
Too little light fades the colour, while old blooms green naturally; provide bright indirect light and remove spent flowers.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia' browning spathe margins?
The large spathes brown in low humidity or with hard water; humidify and use low-mineral water, flushing the mix periodically.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia' few flowers?
Insufficient light or excess nitrogen; move brighter and feed a balanced or phosphorus-rich formula.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'fantasia' yellowing leaves and mushy roots?
Overwatering in dense mix causes root rot; repot into chunky aroid blend and let the surface dry between waterings.