Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida') 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.
Sparse flowering
Too little light or over-feeding with nitrogen; increase indirect light and switch to a phosphorus-rich bloom feed.
Brown leaf tips and edges
Low humidity or hard-water salts; raise humidity and use filtered or rainwater, flushing the pot periodically.
Yellow lower leaves
Usually overwatering and poor drainage; let the mix dry more and ensure the pot drains freely.
Root rot
Soggy media kills the roots; repot into airy mix, trim soft roots and allow the soil to dry between waterings.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'florida' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'florida' 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 'Florida' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'florida'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'florida' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'Florida' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'florida' sparse flowering?
Too little light or over-feeding with nitrogen; increase indirect light and switch to a phosphorus-rich bloom feed.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'florida' brown leaf tips and edges?
Low humidity or hard-water salts; raise humidity and use filtered or rainwater, flushing the pot periodically.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'florida' yellow lower leaves?
Usually overwatering and poor drainage; let the mix dry more and ensure the pot drains freely.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'florida' root rot?
Soggy media kills the roots; repot into airy mix, trim soft roots and allow the soil to dry between waterings.