ANDRAERNUIN 
ANTHURIUMs 
Care of Anthuriums 
In the Greenhouse 
Use | to I!/5 inches of 
POTTING MEDI broken crock or pebbles 
in bottom of container. Mix well and wet 
while mixing, the following: 
| part flaky cow manure 
| part oak leaf mold 
3 parts fibrous material such as old os- 
munda left from repotting orchids or 
chopped sphagnum moss. If neither of 
these available, use peat moss. 
Never use soil except that which ordinarily 
is contained in leaf mold. 
POTTING METHOD <=, "s.2" 
Use generous layer of drainage in bottom 
of container. Over this, spread thin layer of 
potting material. Place plant on this with 
roots arranged in a flat manner. Sprinkle pot- 
ting mixture between and over roots till cov- 
ered to base of rootstock. Do not pack. Wa- 
tering will accomplish this. Water whole plant 
well. 
Good bottom heat promotes quick root ac- 
tion, therefore, plant should be placed in 
warmest section of greenhouse till roots take 
hold. Guard against over-potting as Anthu- 
