Description
Anthurium Birds Nest Variegated is a striking cultivar of Anthurium hookeri. It features captivating bird nestâstyle rosette leaves with unique white, cream, or yellow variegation. Plant collectors prize this rare variety for its beautiful, glossy foliage.
Growing Conditions
This plant thrives in bright, indirect light but needs protection from direct sun to avoid leaf scorch and preserve its delicate variegation. Use a well-draining substrate made from orchid bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. You can enrich the soil naturally by adding 10-15% worm castings. Water the plant when the top 2â5 cm (1-2 inches) of soil feels dry, and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
It grows best between 18°C and 28°C and prefers humidity above 60%. Keep it away from cold drafts and temperatures below 15°C. Raise humidity by misting or using a humidifier if the air feels dry.
Feeding and Maintenance
Apply a balanced fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season. Remove yellow or damaged leaves to maintain plant health. Propagate by separating and repotting offsets after they develop roots, which helps retain the variegation.
Pest and Disease Control
Pests like spider mites and aphids commonly affect this plant. Use Efekto Garden Gun insecticide to control these pests while protecting ornamental plants.
For fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and leaf spots, treat the plant with Efekto Kumulus WG fungicide, a sulfur-based product. Apply at the first signs of disease and repeat every 7 to 14 days. Always spray during cooler parts of the day and avoid using it in very hot weather to protect the leaves.
Anthurium Birds Nest Variegated: Care Summary
Following these care tips and using trusted products like Efekto Kumulus WG and Garden Gun will help your Anthurium Birds Nest Variegated thrive. Its dramatic variegated foliage makes it a perfect showpiece for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Please note: decorative pot not included.
