Why Anthurium Leaves Have Brown Spots (What to Do About It)

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From pink to purple and white, the colors of these lovely flowers are endless. While the blooms are eye-catching, giving your home a refreshing vibe and charming look, seeing brown spots on the leaves is worrisome.

Your anthurium leaves turning brown indicates that you should change your care routine. Keep reading for everything you need to know why anthurium leaves have brown leaves and what to do about them.

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Causes of Brown Leaves on Anthurium Plants & How to Fix It

Excess Direct  Sunlight

Typically, anthuriums thrive best in the shade. The flamingo plant grows optimally under 60% sunlight or 1,800 to 2,500-foot candles. Excess direct sunlight is a major cause of brown leaves, leading to wilting and death of plants if left untreated.

Overwatering

Gardeners are likely to overwater their houseplants if they don’t strictly follow the watering schedule. Besides water being a primary cause of this issue, planting in poorly aerated soil, growing plants in large pots, and using a pot with few drainage holes play huge roles.

Over-Fertilizing

Aside from overwatering, over-fertilizing is another culprit of browning anthurium leaves. Generally, anthuriums require nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for growth and development. 

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