Anthurium Bakeri is a tropical epiphyte plant that is native ranging from Guatemala to Columbia and is known for it’s long green leaves and showy red fruits.
Keep in mind that these fruits are not edible.
When growing Anthurium Bakeri, it’s important that you provide proper care which includes things like light, temperature, watering, soil and more.
These things won’t be too difficult to grasp but there can be a big difference in results from such small differences.
So let’s get into how to properly care for this plant.
Bakeri Light Requirements
Anthurium Bakeri is an epiphyte which means it naturally grows outside of soil and under or on trees, under the shade provided.
This means that Bakeri requires bright indirect light, rather than full sun or really low light.
Direct light should be avoided as this can scorch the leaves if left in the sun for too long and really low light conditions will provide weak or leggy growth.
So to provide enough indirect light you can either place this plant under some trees, a balcony, a porch or wherever gets a good amount of light with quality shade at the same time.
When growing indoors you can place Bakeri near most windows as long as it isn’t too close to any given window to prevent direct light from touching the foliage.
Bakeri Soil Needs
Anthurium Bakeri grows best in soil that’s well draining but can also keep some moisture.
So a good combination will be Sphagnum moss and Perlite.
You can do 2/3 Sphagnum moss and 1/3 Perlite.
The Sphagnum moss is pretty well draining but can also keep moisture and the Perlite will accelerate the drainage to make a great addition to the soil.
Also if you’re growing in a container, make sure you are using drainage holes for best results.
How to water Anthurium Bakeri
Now that you know the soil needs to keep some moisture but still drain well, this is where good watering practices will come into play.
When watering Anthurium Bakeri, you should water fully each time and then wait for it to be near completely dry before watering again.
This process can vary depending on a few factors so it’s best to check the soil before watering.
If the top 2 inches of soil have completely dried out then it’s time to water again.
If you notice the top 2 inches are still moist then you should hold off on watering until this part is dry.
This will prevent overwatering which can cause all sorts of issues such as yellowing leaves or root rot which you really don’t want to happen.
Temperature and Humidity
Since Anthurium Bakeri is native to South America, this plant should be grown in warm temperatures and have a good amount of humidity present as well.
A good growing range for temperature will be between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
You can go slightly outside of these ranges, but I wouldn’t push it as each come with their own problems, especially the colder ranges.
So if you’re growing Bakeri outdoors and you expect the weather to go outside of this range then you should bring the plant indoors if you can.
If you’re already growing indoors then you don’t have to worry about this.
The only issues you may run into indoors is humidity levels.
Anthuriums like to be in pretty humid conditions which are usually 50% humidity or above.
So there is a possibility that your natural indoor humidity will not be enough for Bakeri to thrive.
Thankfully there are several ways you can increase local humidity with minimal effort.
- Use a water pebble tray under the plant
- Group other plants nearby
- Use a humidifier
Pruning
Since Anthurium Bakeri is pretty compact for the most part, you really won’t need to prune much if at all.
With that said, if you ever get badly damaged leaves or dying leaves then these should be removed so the plant can focus it’s energy on growth elsewhere.
Also anytime you are pruning this plant, wear gloves as Anthuriums are a bit toxic.
Toxicity
This Anthurium is toxic and so this plant should be kept away from pets and children.
Also as mentioned above, the red fruits that this plant produces are not edible.
Fertilizing
Anthurium Bakeri can be fertilized either by using liquid fertilizer or by using slow release fertilizer.
For liquid fertilizer this can be done once or twice a month during the spring and summer at 1/4 to 1/2 strength.
This ensures you aren’t using too much fertilizer as that can damage the roots in the long run.
For slow release fertilizer you can just follow the manufacturers instructions.
Conclusion
So there you have it.
That’s pretty much all you need to know to be able to take care of your Anthurium Bakeri as this plant isn’t super picky or difficult to grow.
So have fun and enjoy growing your plant.