I got given this Painter Palette plant because it was about dead. I saved it, and it was looking much better! Produced leaves on the bottom, which since has died. . Now it doesn't seem to be thriving. Any pointers??

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#Anthurium

@Idplantthat · Answer

Love the anthuriums! So how is the humidity and watering?

@BeeBalm · Answer

Move it to a pot size more appropriate for its root system. It is difficult to water and plant properly in an outsized container. It will need drainage and appropriate soil.

@CactusAdjacent · Answer

Closer to light, smaller pot, plenty of attention! While these guys are easily sunburned, it will really appreciate a few hours of early morning sun (or time under a grow light). They like humidity and damp soil, but get root rot easily if you let it stay fully wet. I wait until the pot lightens enough that I'm sure it's starting to dry out then give it a quick soak to resaturate, drain fully (they do great as hanging plants in windows where they get lots of light and humidity, my best one is the kitchen) and give it a small amount of plant food. It's a very small plant to start so don't overdo it!

@Dawgfreak · Answer

Definitely smaller pot and some TLC.  Mine likes to be almost root bound and never dried out completely.   It grows leaves like crazy in that condition.

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