Crops · Flowers · Protected cultivation
Anthurium cultivation in polyhouse and hydroponics
Grow glossy anthurium under a shade-net house or polyhouse, in a free-draining cocopeat and husk mix fed by drip. Flowers cut all year for 5–6 years from one planting, with a farm designed, built and supported by Kryzen.
First flowers in 8–10 months
Plants yield for 5–6 years
NHB subsidy crop
Why protected cultivation
Can anthurium be grown in a polyhouse?
Quick answer
Yes. Anthurium grows well under a 75–80% shade-net house or polyhouse in raised beds or bags of cocopeat and coconut husk. Tissue-culture plants flower about 8–10 months after planting and keep flowering for 5–6 years.
Heavy shade net protects anthurium from sun scorch, and a roof keeps rain off, which spreads bacterial blight. Free-draining media and drip keep roots healthy, and insect net keeps out thrips and mites.
| Point |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Cannot grow in open sun | Shaded season only | All year under shade |
| Harvest | Not possible in open sun | Fewer flowers | Flowers cut every week for 5–6 years |
| Flower quality | Sun-scorched, spotted spathes | Cleaner flowers | Glossy, clean, even flowers |
| Pests | Thrips, mites and mealybugs | Insect net and traps keep pressure low | Insect net and traps keep pressure low |
| Soil diseases | Root rot builds up in soil | Still a risk; soil disease builds up over cycles | Low; free-draining cocopeat and husk |
| Water and fertiliser | Flood irrigation; much is lost | Drip into soil; some is lost | Exact drip doses to every plant |
| Revenue per acre per cycle | ₹2–5 lakh | ₹6–10 lakh | ₹12–18 lakh |
| Setup cost | Low | Medium | Highest; see your quotation and subsidy |
Expected revenue
How much revenue to expect per acre, per cycle
Expected sales from one acre of anthurium for one crop cycle, and the risks you have to fight with each way of growing.
Open field
₹2–5 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Seasonal crop in soil, exposed to rain, heat and pests.
Risks11 risks to fight
- Insect attack
- Climate attack
- High cost of fertiliser
- High cost of water
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality
- Unpredictable quantity
Polyhouse + soil-based growing
₹6–10 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Protected crop planted in soil beds with drip irrigation.
Risks5 risks to fight
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Polyhouse + hydroponics
₹12–18 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Protected crop in cocopeat with drip fertigation.
RisksNone of these risks
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour (avoided)
- Cost of pesticides (avoided)
- Cost of growth boosters (avoided)
- Cost of land preparation (avoided)
- Mulching paper (avoided)
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Struck-through risks are ones that protected cultivation takes away. Revenue depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed. Our team prepares a crop projection for your farm before you build.
Where it grows
Best growing systems for anthurium
Anthurium is a tropical plant whose roots need air. It grows in free-draining bags or raised beds of cocopeat and husk, under heavy shade.
Most usedCocopeat grow bags
Bags of cocopeat and husk with drip; free-draining and easy to manage.
Trough
Raised cocopeat and husk troughs for larger plantings.
Inside the right polyhouse
What to plant
Types of anthurium grown in polyhouses
Red sells most; pink, white, green and bicolour types sell to florists and for decoration.
Anthurium
Glossy heart-shaped flowers that last 2–3 weeks, for florists, hotels and decoration.
Climate and feeding
Ideal growing conditions for anthurium
A polyhouse lets you hold these ranges for most of the year. Vents, shade nets, foggers or fan and pad cooling keep heat in check, and drip fertigation sets the feed. Values are from the Kryzen Plant Wiki.
The Kryzen Plant Wiki on alpha.kryzen.com, prepared by an experienced agronomist with more than 35 years of work and hands-on experience across 100+ crop cycles. See the Agronomy Wiki.
| Factor | Ideal range for anthurium |
|---|---|
| Season | All year under shade |
| Growing temperature | 18–30 °C; protect from cold below about 15 °C |
| Relative humidity | 70–80% |
| Feed TDS | About 700–900 ppm |
| Feed pH | 5.5–6.0 |
| Plant density | About 6–8 plants per m² |
| Shade | 75–80% shade net |
| Growing system | Cocopeat and husk mix in bags or raised beds with drip |
Crop cycle
From seedling to last harvest
Anthurium is planted once and kept for 5–6 years, with flowers cut every week.
- 01
Day 0
Planting
Tissue-culture plants are set in the cocopeat and husk mix.
- 02
Months 1–4
Establishment
Plants root in under heavy shade with light, frequent feeding.
- 03
Months 4–8
Growth
Leaves build up; the plant gets ready to flower.
- 04
8–10 months
First flowers
The first flowers are cut when mature.
- 05
Every week
Weekly cutting
Flowers are cut every week and old leaves are removed.
- 06
After 5–6 years
Renewing
Old plants are replaced when yield drops.
Plant protection
Common anthurium pests and diseases
A polyhouse with insect net, double doors and sticky traps keeps most problems out. Catch the rest early. See the Agronomy Wiki for full guides.
| Pest or disease | What you see | How to prevent it |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial blight | Water-soaked spots that turn brown | Keep leaves dry, remove infected plants, clean tools |
| Root rot | Plants yellow and roots turn soft | Free-draining media, do not over-water |
| Anthracnose | Dark spots on the spadix and spathe | Good airflow, remove infected flowers |
| Thrips | Streaked, deformed spathes | Blue sticky traps, insect net |
| Mites and mealybugs | Speckled leaves, white cotton on stems | Check plants weekly, early control |
Harvest and selling
Pick, grade and sell
Careful picking and grading decide the price you get.
- Cut when matureCut stems when three-quarters of the spadix has changed colour.
- Into water at onceStand stems in clean water; anthurium lasts 2–3 weeks in a vase.
- Pack with careWrap each flower in a sleeve and pack flat so the spathe does not bend.
- Sell with live pricesTrack rates on Price Watcher and reach buyers through Buyers Connect.
Cost and running
What an anthurium farm needs
Your quotation lists every item, and our team prepares an anthurium crop projection for your farm before you build.
Steady power
Drip runs on a timer. We connect your generator or solar backup for long power cuts.
Good water
A water test before you start tells us how to plan the nutrient solution.
Daily EC and pH checks
Check the feed and the run-off every day and adjust the dose for the crop stage.
Trained workers
Cutting, leaf cleaning and packing every week. We train your team for 4 days at the start.
Plan your doses and your sales
Use the nutrient calculator to plan feeds for each stage. Current prices from Price Watcher go into your project report, and Buyers Connect helps you sell after harvest.
Included free
- 6 months of virtual agronomy
- 4-day training for your farm team
- Hydroponic Masterclass logins
- Farm management software
- Buyers Connect
Worth ₹1.08 lakh
Kryzen fully managed farm
Plan a managed mega farm with Kryzen
Starting at 10 acres+
Ready to invest in 10 acres or more of protected cultivation? We help you set up the farm, run it and find a market for the produce.
- We set it upSite survey, design, construction and all farm buildings.
- We run itOur agronomists and trained team manage every crop cycle.
- We find the marketBuyers for your produce through Buyers Connect.
Why you should plan it
- Up to ₹2–2.5 crore a yearIncome potential from a 10-acre managed protected cultivation farm.
- Tax-free agricultural incomeAgricultural income is exempt from income tax under Section 10(1).
- 35% project subsidySupport on the project cost under eligible government schemes.
- AIF: 3% loan interest subsidyInterest subvention on your project loan under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
- 10-year concession periodA long-term agreement for running and managing the farm.
- Build-Operate-TransferWe build the farm, operate it and transfer it to you.
Subsidy and finance
Subsidy for your anthurium polyhouse
Polyhouse projects built to National Horticulture Board (NHB) and National Horticulture Mission (NHM) norms can apply for government subsidy. A bank loan is usually part of the project, and the subsidy is paid after the project is checked.
NHB subsidy provider
Kryzen is a registered National Horticulture Board subsidy provider for all states.
NHM state subsidy provider
Enrolled with the National Horticulture Mission in Maharashtra and Karnataka for state horticulture schemes.
Project report for your bank
We prepare the detailed project report (DPR) your bank and subsidy file need, with cost, finance and profit projections.
Subsidy amounts depend on the scheme, your state and current government guidelines. The final decision is made by the government department.
How we build
From first call to first harvest
Ten steps, one team. Most projects are built in 45 to 90 days after material reaches the site.
1Free online consultation
We discuss your land, water, budget and goals on a video or phone call.
2Site inspection
Our team checks level, slope, sunlight, soil, water, power and road access.
3Design and quotation
We design for your climate and crops, and share a detailed quotation.
4Project report and finance
We prepare the DPR for your bank loan and subsidy file.
5Subsidy and loan
We help you apply for NHB or NHM subsidy and your bank loan, with the documents each office needs.
6Manufacturing
We cut, shape and quality-test the material at our factory in Satara.
7Construction
Our team builds the foundations, structure and growing systems on your land.
8Testing and handover
We test every system and hand over a working farm.
9Training and agronomy
Hands-on training for your team and 6 months of virtual agronomy support.
10Harvest management
We help you plan harvests, grading and sales, with market prices from Price Watcher and buyers through Buyers Connect.
Can anthurium be grown in a polyhouse?
Yes. Anthurium grows well under a 75–80% shade-net house or polyhouse in a free-draining cocopeat and husk mix.
When does anthurium start flowering?
About 8–10 months after planting tissue-culture plants, then for 5–6 years.
How long does an anthurium flower last?
About 2–3 weeks in a vase, which is why florists and hotels like it.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse anthurium?
Anthurium is among the flowers listed for NHB support on protected cultivation. Our team prepares the project report and subsidy file for you.
How much revenue can anthurium make per acre?
Expected revenue per acre for one crop cycle is about ₹2–5 lakh in open field, ₹6–10 lakh in a polyhouse with soil-based growing and ₹12–18 lakh in a polyhouse with hydroponics. It depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed.
Where can I sell anthurium?
To florists, hotels, event planners and flower markets. Use Buyers Connect to reach buyers.
Talk to our team
Plan your anthurium farm with us
Tell us your land, water and market. We’ll suggest the right polyhouse and growing system for anthurium and share a detailed quotation.