Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre') 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.
Lack of blooms
Usually too little light or over-feeding with nitrogen. Increase indirect light and switch to a bloom-supporting fertiliser.
Brown leaf margins
Low humidity or hard-water salts. Raise humidity, use filtered water and flush the pot periodically.
Faded or greening spathes
Direct sun or natural ageing of the bloom. Shade from direct sun and deadhead old spathes.
Yellowing leaves and soft roots
Overwatering in a dense mix. Improve drainage, repot into a chunky aroid blend and water more sparingly.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' 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 'Sierra Madre' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'Sierra Madre' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' lack of blooms?
Usually too little light or over-feeding with nitrogen. Increase indirect light and switch to a bloom-supporting fertiliser.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' brown leaf margins?
Low humidity or hard-water salts. Raise humidity, use filtered water and flush the pot periodically.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' faded or greening spathes?
Direct sun or natural ageing of the bloom. Shade from direct sun and deadhead old spathes.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'sierra madre' yellowing leaves and soft roots?
Overwatering in a dense mix. Improve drainage, repot into a chunky aroid blend and water more sparingly.