Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'President' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'President' (Anthurium andraeanum 'President') 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.
Spathe scorch or fading
Direct sun or hot, dry air. Move to bright indirect light and away from radiators and heating vents.
Sparse flowering
Too little light or over-feeding with nitrogen. Increase light levels and switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom fertiliser in the growing months.
Root rot and yellow leaves
Overwatering or a heavy, water-retentive mix. Let the surface dry between waterings and repot into a chunky aroid blend with good drainage.
Browning leaf edges
Low humidity or fertiliser salts. Raise humidity and flush the pot every couple of months to remove accumulated salts.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'president' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'president' 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 'President' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'President' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'president'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'President' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'president' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'President' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'president' spathe scorch or fading?
Direct sun or hot, dry air. Move to bright indirect light and away from radiators and heating vents.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'president' sparse flowering?
Too little light or over-feeding with nitrogen. Increase light levels and switch to a higher-phosphorus bloom fertiliser in the growing months.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'president' root rot and yellow leaves?
Overwatering or a heavy, water-retentive mix. Let the surface dry between waterings and repot into a chunky aroid blend with good drainage.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'president' browning leaf edges?
Low humidity or fertiliser salts. Raise humidity and flush the pot every couple of months to remove accumulated salts.