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How to water an Anthurium plant

Udgivet November 20, 2025

How to water an Anthurium plant

How to water

Feel the soil: the top layer (about 1 inch) should be dry before giving your Anthurium plant more water. There are several ways to water an Anthurium - it’s not very picky. Choose a way that suits you the best.

If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.

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Water over the soil

  1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap

  2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes

  3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water

  4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

Anthurium Plants are somewhat drought-tolerant, so you don’t need to stress about them drying up a bit.
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Bottom watering

  1. Fill the plant tray with water

  2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray

  3. Wait for about 10 minutes

  4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray

  5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray

  6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

Water bath

  1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water

  2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water

  3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped

  4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off

  5. Put your Anthurium back in the cachepot or on the tray

  6. After 1 hour, check that your plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

Make sure that your Anthurium is planted in a pot with good drainage so that excess water can run out.
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Ofte stillede spørgsmål

How do I know when my Anthurium needs water?

Check the soil moisture; your Anthurium needs water when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch.

What are the different ways to water an Anthurium?

You can water your Anthurium by pouring water over the soil, bottom watering, or giving it a water bath, depending on which method suits you best.

How do I bottom water an Anthurium?

To bottom water, fill the plant tray with water, ensure the soil contacts the water, wait for the soil to absorb moisture, then remove any excess water from the tray.

Why is good drainage important for an Anthurium?

Good drainage allows excess water to run out of the pot, which prevents overwatering and potential root rot for your Anthurium.

Can Anthurium plants handle drying out a little?

Yes, Anthurium plants are somewhat drought-tolerant, so it is not a problem if they dry up a bit between waterings.

How to water an Anthurium plant over the soil

  1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or placing the plant directly under a tap.

  2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes.

  3. If you have a tray under the pot, make sure to remove all collected water afterwards, never letting your plant sit in water.

  4. If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting your plant back.