Troubleshooting
Anthurium andreanum 'Sonate' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium andreanum 'Sonate' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Sonate') 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.
Few or no flowers
Most often insufficient light or excess nitrogen. Move to brighter indirect light and use a lower-nitrogen, bloom-supporting feed.
Browning leaf tips
Low humidity or salt/hard-water build-up. Raise humidity, use filtered water and flush the pot occasionally.
Spathes greening or fading fast
Too much direct sun or ageing blooms. Move out of direct sun and deadhead old spathes to redirect energy.
Root rot
From soggy, dense soil. Repot into an airy aroid mix and let the surface dry between waterings.
Prevent anthurium andreanum 'sonate' problems before they start
Most anthurium andreanum 'sonate' 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 andreanum 'Sonate' watering schedule
- Anthurium andreanum 'Sonate' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium andreanum 'sonate'
- Anthurium andreanum 'Sonate' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium andreanum 'sonate' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium Andreanum — the full care guide.
Anthurium andreanum 'Sonate' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium andreanum 'sonate' few or no flowers?
Most often insufficient light or excess nitrogen. Move to brighter indirect light and use a lower-nitrogen, bloom-supporting feed.
Why is my anthurium andreanum 'sonate' browning leaf tips?
Low humidity or salt/hard-water build-up. Raise humidity, use filtered water and flush the pot occasionally.
Why is my anthurium andreanum 'sonate' spathes greening or fading fast?
Too much direct sun or ageing blooms. Move out of direct sun and deadhead old spathes to redirect energy.
Why is my anthurium andreanum 'sonate' root rot?
From soggy, dense soil. Repot into an airy aroid mix and let the surface dry between waterings.