Anthurium Fertilizer Burn: Flush Salts, Use Half-Strength Bloom Food

Diagnosis Confirmed

Ann's anthurium dark leaf edges after fertilizer spikes = fertilizer burn (or overwatering/too much sun). Spikes likely culprit.

Remedy

1. Remove spikes.
2. Flush pot: set in sink, water repeatedly until water runs clear.
3. Trim worst leaves.
4. Future: Miracle-Gro for blooming plants at HALF label strength.

Why Half Strength

Blooming plants are salt-sensitive. Full-strength fertilizer burns roots and leaf margins. Half strength prevents buildup.