Anthurium Seed Propagation : Step by Step

Have you ever propagated anthuriums from seed? Certainly, it’s easier to buy small or mature plants than it is to do your own seedlings. But there’s nothing wrong to give seed propagation a try. Maybe you’ll find the joy of gardening from seed. But make sure you have the patience in time to see the results of seed propagation. Sometimes taking cuttings is recommended because it’s faster. If you want to try gardening from seed, it can be a fun experience.

After harvesting anthurium seeds from the mother plant, make sure to plant the anthurium seeds immediately as they can only survive for a few days after harvest. If you don’t have time to do so, keep the anthurium seeds well stored to maintain the quality of the seeds. These anthurium seeds need to be moist to germinate. If you get your seeds by purchasing, make sure you get seeds that are freshly harvested and placed in a container that can retain moisture.

When is the right and proper time to plant anthurium seeds? If you’re in a country with two seasons, time or season doesn’t matter. If you live in a country with four seasons, this will be easier to do in spring and summer. In the fall and winter, it can still be done, just make sure the seeds get enough light, for example, it can be helped from lamplight. Also make sure that the soil conditions are not too dry and not too moist.

Planting anthurium seeds is quite easy. Prepare a pot or seedling tray or container with mixed soil. We suggest using a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite. Also prepare plastic wrap or a transparent pot lid. Seeds are rinsed and cleaned with water to remove any possible residue. Before planting on the media, the seeds are soaked in water for 30-60 minutes. You can also add an antibacterial to the water, but make sure to rinse it again.

Wet the soil medium but do not make it too wet, because it has the potential to make the seeds rot. Just water it enough so that the media becomes moist. Place the seeds on top of the soil then cover with plastic wrap or a transparent pot lid to create a greenhouse effect. Place the pots in a bright place but not in direct sunlight. Set the temperature between 20-25°C  to favor germination.

Check the seeds every day or every few days to see that the soil remains moist and the seeds do not rot. This process requires patience, the seeds will sprout slowly, approximately 1-3 months.

When the seeds have started to sprout and are big enough, move the pots to a brighter place. Take care of the seedlings regularly, water moderately, and avoid watering too often to avoid root rot. Make sure it gets enough light and not too much. When the anthurium seedlings are big enough, move them to a bigger pot, and pay attention to their nutritional needs. And you’ve finally made it from seed to plant!