Anthurium Balaoanum

🌿 Anthurium Balaoanum Care Guide

🪴 Light

Provide bright, indirect light. This tropical plant thrives in filtered sunlight, similar to the dappled light of a rainforest canopy. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the delicate leaves.
If grown indoors, place it near a bright window with sheer curtains or in a room with plenty of ambient light.

🌡️ Temperature

Keep the plant in warm, stable temperatures between 20°C and 30°C (68°F–86°F).
Avoid drafts, sudden temperature changes.

💧 Watering

Water when the top 2–3 cm (1 inch) of soil feels slightly dry.

• Water thoroughly until it drains out of the pot.

• Empty any water that collects in the saucer to prevent root rot.

• In cooler months, reduce watering slightly.
  Anthuriums prefer evenly moist—but never soggy—soil.

🌫️ Humidity

Anthurium balaoanum loves high humidity (around 70–90%).
To maintain this:

• Use a humidifier, or

• Place the plant on a pebble tray with water, or

• Group it with other tropical plants.
  Low humidity can cause leaf edges to brown or crisp.

🌱 Soil

Use a loose, well-aerated aroid mix that retains some moisture but drains quickly.
A good mix includes:

• Orchid bark or coco chips

• Perlite or pumice

• Peat moss or coco coir

• Optional: a bit of charcoal or sphagnum moss

This mimics its natural epiphytic environment and keeps roots healthy.

🌾 Fertilizer

Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth (spring and summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
You can also use an orchid or aroid-specific fertilizer for better foliage and root health.
Stop or reduce feeding in fall and winter when growth slows.

🪴 Repotting

Repot every 1–2 years, or when roots begin to outgrow the pot.
Choose a pot just slightly larger than the current one, with good drainage.
Spring or early summer is the best time to repot.

🌘 Dormancy & Growth

Anthurium balaoanum tends to slow down in growth during cooler months but rarely goes completely dormant. Keep light and humidity consistent to maintain steady growth.

🌸 Foliage & Growth Habit

• Grows large, elongated heart-shaped leaves with glossy green surfaces.

• Leaves can reach impressive sizes with proper humidity and light.

• It is primarily appreciated for its foliage rather than flowers.

🐾 Toxicity

All Anthuriums contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if ingested by pets or humans. Keep out of reach of cats, dogs, and small children.