Anthurium Doc Block Michelle 12cm

🌿 Anthurium ‘Doc Block Michelle’ Care Guide

Doc Block Michelle is all about velvet luxury — rich, dark foliage with exceptional texture, elegant shape, and the unmistakable presence that has made the Michelle line a favourite among Anthurium collectors. Sophisticated, dramatic, and endlessly rewarding, this is a plant that only becomes more impressive with age. 🌿✨

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light
• Medium light is tolerated, but growth slows and foliage may remain smaller
• Avoid direct sun — velvet leaves can scorch or lose their rich finish
• Bright filtered light encourages larger, darker leaves and stronger veining

💧 Water

• Keep lightly moist, but never soggy
• Allow the top layer of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings
• Use a chunky, airy Anthurium mix (bark, perlite, coco coir and sphagnum moss)
• Excellent drainage is essential for healthy roots

🌫️ Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (70–85%)
• Higher humidity encourages larger foliage and cleaner unfurling
• Good airflow is just as important as humidity
• Warm, stable conditions promote consistent growth

🍽️ Feeding

• Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth
• Use a balanced diluted liquid fertiliser
• Reduce feeding during cooler months when growth slows

🌱 Quick Tips

• Stable conditions produce the most impressive foliage
• Avoid touching new leaves while they're unfurling
• Filtered or rainwater is beneficial if your tap water is hard
• Repot only when necessary, as Anthuriums prefer being slightly root-bound

💡 Big Plant Lad Wisdom

Doc Block Michelle is one of those Anthuriums that gets better with every leaf. Give it consistency, humidity, and patience, and it'll reward you with foliage that looks straight out of a collector's dream. 🌿✨