Bird's nest anthurium
Taxonomy
Anthurium hookeri
Anthurium
Araceae
Alismatales
How to care for Bird's nest anthurium
How often to water your Bird's nest anthurium

every 9
Bird's nest anthurium needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
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Finding light for Bird's nest anthurium in your home

a window
Bird's nest anthurium may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Bird's nest anthurium

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bird's nest anthurium after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Bird's nest anthurium
Bird's nest anthurium
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.