Why is my Anthurium Clarinervium dying? Causes and how to fix it

 crispy leaves and drooping stems.

Before you start watering your plant more frequently, it’s important to be sure that underwatering is the cause of your dying plant. Take your plant out of its pot to see how dry the potting mix feels. If it is dry and powdery and the roots have maybe even started to crisp up, then your Anthurium Clarinervium is likely dying due to underwatering.

Your first instinct to reverse this and revive your dying plant might be to drown your Anthurium Clarinervium to make up for the lack of water, but this can actually cause more damage and shock your plant.

Instead, we recommend watering your plant a little bit once a day for a full week. This will help to moisten the soil without shocking the plant (which can happen if their environment changes suddenly). A moisture meter can help with knowing when to water so we recommend investing in one of those to keep track of when to water moving forward.

Cold temperatures can kill your Anthurium Clarinervium

Another reason that your Anthurium Clarinervium might be dying is cold temperatures. Native to the tropics, Anthurium Clarinerviums thrive in warm humid environments. If there is a slight cold draft coming through the door or window or your plant is too close to an air conditioning vent, then this can start to cause real issues over time.

Diagnosing temperature extremes is pretty easy as you just need to buy a small digital thermometer that you can place next to your plant to check for any fluctuations throughout the day and night.

To solve the issue of cold temperatures and prevent your plant from dying, draft-proof any doors or windows that are close to your plant or move them into a slightly warmer room in your home. It may take a little time for your plant to adjust so don’t expect it to instantly recover.

A dying Anthurium Clarinervium can also suggest low humidity levels

A humid environment is vital for a healthy Anthurium Clarinervium and they can really struggle if your home has dry air. This happens during winter a lot more as the heating and lack of ventilation will lead to much drier air. If the leaves have begun to go a little dry from the tips and edges inward or are curling inwards then a lack of humidity may be the problem.

Luckily there are quite a few different ways that you can lift the humidity level for your dying Anthurium Clarinervium and get it back to full health.

1. Mist the leaves

   This is the main one that we recommend getting into the habit for all of your humidity-loving houseplants as it’s a great way to keep a nice steady level and prevent your plant from dying. Use a spray bottle to mist the leaves a few times a week.

2. Use a pebble tray

   This requires a little DIY but it’s a great solution to solving dry air. Fill up a tray with small stones and fill it up halfway with water. Place your plant over the top and over the course of the day the water will evaporate under your plant. One thing to make sure of with this method is that your plant isn’t sitting in the water as this will cause root rot.

3. Change your plant’s placement

   If you have good lighting in your kitchen or bathroom then we recommend moving your dying Anthurium Clarinervium in there. The natural humidity from showering and cooking makes them a great spot for your plant and means you don’t even have to remember to do anything!

4. Invest in a humidifier

   These affordable little devices keep the humidity in the room at a consistent level so are great for houseplants that suffer from brown leaf tips easily. The great thing about humidifiers is that they literally do all of the work for you so are great for busy or forgetful plant parents.

A dying Anthurium Clarinervium could be a worrying sign of pests

Whilst rarer than some of the other reasons, your Anthurium Clarinervium might be dying due to a pest infestation. They can be susceptible to gnats, mealybugs and scale insects and the likelihood is often higher if your plant is spending some of the year outside. They suck on the plant’s leaves which damages them and leaves behind yellow patches and holes.

Check over your plant for visible pests or signs of pests (brown or yellow spots, holes in the leaves or white webbing/powder across the stems). Once diagnosed, move your infected plant away from all other houseplants and check your other plants over just in case.

To revive your dying Anthurium Clarinervium, remove the worst affected leaves, wipe down the rest of the leaves and flush the soil out in the shower. This should initially curb the size of the infestation and make it easier to get rid of. Then treat with insecticide and neem oil.

Those are the most common reasons why your Anthurium Clarinervium is dying. It’s important to go through each of them whilst inspecting your plant and its potting mix so that you can eliminate factors that don’t apply and hopefully make the right diagnosis. Then once you have made changes to either the environment or your care routine, keep a close eye on your plant to make sure that things are moving in the right direction.

To learn more about caring for your plant and preventing more common issues from arising, check out our Anthurium Clarinervium care guide.