Does my plant prefer moisture retaining or well draining ...
1ft to light, indirect
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 hours ago
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Use a highly porous, well draining, and airy, "chunky" epiphytic potting mix to prevent root rot, standard potting soil will typically kill it. The ideal mix consists of roughly 50% aeration amendments (coarse orchid bark, perlite, or pumice) and 50% moisture retaining organic matter (sphagnum moss, coco coir, or peat moss).
@LargeFieldpansy Anthurium warocqueanum (Queen Anthurium) prefers a very airy, ultra-chunky, and well-draining, slightly acidic epiphytic mix that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged. The ideal, well-aerated medium often includes large orchid bark, charcoal, perlite, and sphagnum moss. Standard potting soil is too heavy and can lead to root rot. Recommended Soil Components & RatiosBase: Coarse Orchid Bark or Coconut Chips/Chunky (50%–80%).Aeration: Perlite or Pumice (10%–20%).Moisture Retention: Sphagnum Moss or Coco Coir (10%–20%).Drainage/Health: Horticultural Charcoal (5%–10%). Key Considerations"Chunky" is Key: Because of their thick, aerial-type roots, the mix must be exceptionally porous to provide oxygen while staying damp.Epiphytic Nature: These plants appreciate a mix similar to that used for orchids (often called an Aroid Mix).Avoid Wet Soil: The plant should never stand in water, so ensure the pot has ample drainage holes.
You should use well-draining, chunky, and aerated mix that simultaneously retains moisture without ever becoming soggy. so Greg is technically correct.
