Why does your Anthurium andraeanum Alabama have sudden leaf drop? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Overwatering leads to anaerobic conditions in the substrate, causing roots to decay. As the root system fails, the plant can no longer support its foliage, leading to sudden leaf senescence and drop.
Anthuriums are tropical plants that thrive in stable warmth; sudden exposure to cold drafts or temperatures below 60°F (15°C) can trigger a stress response resulting in rapid leaf loss.
Anthurium andraeanum requires high humidity (above 60%) to maintain leaf turgor. When the air is too dry, the plant may shed older leaves to conserve moisture for the remaining foliage.
A lack of essential mobile nutrients prevents the plant from maintaining older leaves, causing them to yellow and eventually drop as the plant reallocates resources to new growth.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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