Why anthurium cannot be kept at home: 3 main reasons

Keeping anthurium at home may be unsafe if children and people sensitive to flower pollen live there. The ban cannot be called categorical: compliance with certain rules will protect against possible harm. But from the point of view of beliefs, anthurium is a positive flower from all sides. It is useful for women, men, girls, couples.

Anthurium belongs to the aroid family and is a relative of Monstera, Dieffenbachia, and Spathiphyllum. The flower is highly valued by florists for its exotically beautiful blooms and ability to last up to 4 weeks when cut. When you see it, many interesting associations arise. In everyday life, anthurium is called “male happiness”, “wax flower”, “pig tail”, “flamingo”, “devil’s tongue”.

Harm of anthurium

Behind the external attractiveness and beauty are hidden some negative properties of the plant.

Anthurium can be harmful to health, especially during the flowering period:

• The inflorescences of the plant emit a very strong aroma that can cause headaches and sleep disturbances.
• Anthurium juice, like many other indoor plants of the araceae family, contains calcium oxalate. If it comes into contact with the skin and mucous membranes, it can cause redness and irritation.
• Pollen that appears during flowering is a fairly strong allergen. If you find a flower close, you may experience coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, and shortness of breath.

Favorable conditions for the growth of anthurium

Like many other indoor plants, anthurium purifies the air in the house - its dense leaves absorb harmful substances.

To get the maximum benefit from the flower and avoid possible harm, it is recommended to follow the following rules:

• Anthurium is placed in the living room or kitchen. It is not recommended to keep it in the bedroom due to the strong smell.
• The flower grows best on the eastern side.
• If there are children in the apartment, you need to choose a special place for the flower - out of the reach of children's hands. For example, you can put it on the top shelf of a rack or hang it at a height against the wall.
• Monitor the air humidity in your home. The recommended level is 70%.
• When buying a plant, be careful not to bring parasites into your home with it. The leaves of the flower should be juicy, green, without spots, growths and cobwebs.

Beliefs about the flower

Legends surround some indoor flowers. Interesting beliefs are also associated with anthurium. Beautiful flowers, as if cast from wax, fascinate and create a magical impression. They are considered a symbol of a man's passion for a woman.

For anthurium to bring happiness, it must be received as a gift. In Colombia it is given to newlyweds for a wedding, and in Russia it is given to men for the holidays.

The flower is also believed to have medicinal properties. It is recommended to keep it in the house for people with cardiovascular diseases. They also say that anthurium senses bad people. For them, it begins to quickly wither and fade.

Benefits for men

It is recommended for men to keep anthurium in the house to solve a variety of problems. According to the signs of peoples, a flower can help in many matters:

• relieves alcohol and nicotine addiction;
• increases male strength;
• protects against apathy and depression;
• increases performance.

It is believed that during the flowering period the magical properties of the plant work at their maximum. This is a favorable time to set goals and make wishes.

Benefits for women

Anthurium can be kept in the house not only by men, but also by women. It is believed that it helps solve problems in personal life:

• fills the house with masculine energy;
• attracts the favor of men;
• increases libido and enhances sexuality;
• improves financial situation;
• helps strengthen the immune system.

According to legend, a woman who takes care of the “male happiness” flower can always count on the respect, love and care of her other half.

Benefits for married couples

In a family, it is good to keep anthurium in pairs with “female happiness” - spathiphyllum. In this case, their effect is doubled. According to legend, these plants bring special benefits:

• maintain peace and quiet;
• promote mutual understanding between spouses;
• strengthen love;
• improve financial capabilities;
• help to overcome difficulties.

So, it is not forbidden to keep anthurium at home. This is a slightly toxic plant that is not capable of causing serious harm to the body. To avoid trouble, you need to adhere to the rules of its content. As for beliefs, the flower “male happiness” brings only benefits. And it doesn’t matter at all whether a man lives in the house, a woman or a married couple.