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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 13:06:06 GMT
hi everyone. i have a anthurium andreanum and it needs potting on but i was just wandering what compost to use? i would be very grateful for any replies.
also i have a peace lily (spathipyllum) and it hasnt flowered in 2 years, i feed it every 2 weeks as it says on the label and i have followed all its instructions, can you tell me where iam going wrong?
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Post by andy on Jan 13, 2007 13:23:25 GMT
We used to pot our Anthuriums into a orchid type compost at work. I'm sure they will more then be happy to go into standard potting compost. I do remember our compost had moss and charcoal incorperated into it.
As for the lilly. They will tolerate a good deal of shade but they will need a bright place if it's to flower. They enjoy good humidity too so a spray or putting it on a wet gravel bed would help.
Other than that, unless it needs potting, i really can't think of why it hasn't flowered.
Andy
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 13:30:40 GMT
Re-potting is best done in the spring BTW  As far as I am aware ordinary house plant compost will be fine for your anthurium How large is your Peace Lily? Peace Lilies need semi-shade in the summer and bright light in the winter, keep the compost moist at all times, but reduce watering in the winter. They don't like cold draughts and IMO most house plants shouldn't be fed in the winter when they aren't growing. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2007 15:38:56 GMT
hi andy thank you for your reply, i think i might just try ordinary compost. and as for the lily i havent sprayed it so i will start doing that
hi rita thank you for your reply, would you recommend me waiting while the spring to repot the anthurium?
the peace lily is 12inches tall, its on top of a book case next to the french door so it does have access to light
thank you again to both of you
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Post by isabella on Jan 13, 2007 20:23:10 GMT
Hello, what have you been feeding your Peace Lily with?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2007 10:03:43 GMT
hi andy thank you for your reply, i think i might just try ordinary compost. and as for the lily i havent sprayed it so i will start doing that hi rita thank you for your reply, would you recommend me waiting while the spring to repot the anthurium? the peace lily is 12inches tall, its on top of a book case next to the french door so it does have access to light thank you again to both of you Yes I would recommend waiting unti the spring. BTW your Peace Lily sounds like it is still a baby  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2007 17:14:26 GMT
hi isabella i feed it with phostrogen, thank you for your reply
hi rita, i will wait till spring now thank you
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