Troubleshooting
Anthurium 'Black Love' problems — and how to fix them
Anthurium 'Black Love' (Anthurium andraeanum 'Black Love') 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.
Brown leaf tips and spathe edges
Low humidity, dry air or salt build-up from fertiliser scorch the margins. Raise humidity, flush the soil to remove salts, and use filtered or rainwater if your tap water is hard.
Root rot
A dense, water-retentive mix or overwatering rots the fleshy roots and yellows lower leaves. Repot into a chunky aroid mix and let the surface dry slightly between waterings.
Few or green flowers
Too little light, or cold, gives sparse or greenish spathes. Move to brighter indirect light, keep it warm, and feed with a higher-phosphorus fertiliser during growth.
Yellowing lower leaves
Usually overwatering, cold draughts, or natural ageing of the oldest leaf. Check drainage and warmth; remove spent leaves and adjust watering.
Prevent anthurium 'black love' problems before they start
Most anthurium 'black love' 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 'Black Love' watering schedule
- Anthurium 'Black Love' light requirements
- Best soil mix for anthurium 'black love'
- Anthurium 'Black Love' temperature & humidity
- Full anthurium 'black love' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Anthurium — the full care guide.
Anthurium 'Black Love' problems — FAQ
Why is my anthurium 'black love' brown leaf tips and spathe edges?
Low humidity, dry air or salt build-up from fertiliser scorch the margins. Raise humidity, flush the soil to remove salts, and use filtered or rainwater if your tap water is hard.
Why is my anthurium 'black love' root rot?
A dense, water-retentive mix or overwatering rots the fleshy roots and yellows lower leaves. Repot into a chunky aroid mix and let the surface dry slightly between waterings.
Why is my anthurium 'black love' few or green flowers?
Too little light, or cold, gives sparse or greenish spathes. Move to brighter indirect light, keep it warm, and feed with a higher-phosphorus fertiliser during growth.
Why is my anthurium 'black love' yellowing lower leaves?
Usually overwatering, cold draughts, or natural ageing of the oldest leaf. Check drainage and warmth; remove spent leaves and adjust watering.