Anthurium Care: Fixing Brown Leaves and Watering Issues

Reviving an Anthurium in a Pot Without Drainage

Anthuriums need excellent drainage. A pot without holes, combined with peat-heavy soil and inconsistent watering, leads to root suffocation and brown leaves.

Immediate Actions

1. Trim off all brown leaf portions—they won't recover.
2. Move indoors to a north or east windowsill (bright, indirect light).
3. Water thoroughly until water drains out (if no holes, carefully tip to drain excess).
4. Then wait until top half-inch of soil is dry before watering again.

Ongoing Care

• Fertilize monthly at half strength.
• Never repot unless absolutely necessary—Anthuriums bloom best when slightly pot-bound.
• Use a well-draining mix: orchid bark, perlite, and peat (no garden soil).

With proper drainage and light, new growth should be healthy and blooms will return.