Anthurium Care: Warmth, Humidity, Coarse Soil, and Bright Indirect Light

Denise in SW Georgia received an anthurium for Christmas. House has lots of light but room is cool (68°F). Asks about moving to warmer room, watering, and summer screened porch care.

Expert Answer: Prefers warmer (78–90°F day, 70–75°F night) and brighter light (just out of sun near south window). Detailed care from Hawaii Tropicals: coarse, well-drained peat-based mix (1:1:1 peat, pine bark, perlite); water thoroughly, let dry slightly; bright indirect light; light 3:1:2 fertilizer at ¼ strength; watch for aphids, scale, mealybugs, thrips; wipe leaves periodically; avoid Rhizoctonia via good drainage.