Troubleshooting
Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical') 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 excess nitrogen. Move to brighter indirect light and use a lower-nitrogen, bloom-supporting feed.
Brown leaf tips
Low humidity or salt build-up from hard water. Raise humidity, use filtered water and flush the soil periodically.
Spathes fading or turning green
Direct sun exposure or natural ageing. Shade from direct sun and deadhead older blooms.
Root rot and yellow leaves
From overwatering in dense soil. Repot into an airy aroid mix and allow the surface to dry between waterings.
Prevent anthurium andraeanum 'tropical' problems before they start
Most anthurium andraeanum 'tropical' 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 'Tropical' watering schedule
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andraeanum 'tropical'
- Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andraeanum 'tropical' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium andraeanum 'Tropical' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'tropical' sparse flowering?
Too little light or excess nitrogen. Move to brighter indirect light and use a lower-nitrogen, bloom-supporting feed.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'tropical' brown leaf tips?
Low humidity or salt build-up from hard water. Raise humidity, use filtered water and flush the soil periodically.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'tropical' spathes fading or turning green?
Direct sun exposure or natural ageing. Shade from direct sun and deadhead older blooms.
Why is my anthurium andraeanum 'tropical' root rot and yellow leaves?
From overwatering in dense soil. Repot into an airy aroid mix and allow the surface to dry between waterings.