Flamingo flower
Anthurium andraeanum · Family Araceae
Also known as: anthurium, painter's palette, laceleaf
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A warm living room or bathroom away from draughts and radiators.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. More light means more flowers.
Watering
Water when the top 2–3 cm of compost is dry and mist the leaves now and then.
About the plant
Famous for its glossy red, heart-shaped 'flowers', which last for weeks. It is widely used in décor and as a gift plant. It likes warmth, humidity and indirect light, reaching 40–60 cm.
Origin
Native to the humid tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
What it likes
- Bright indirect light
- High humidity
- Airy, moist potting mix
What it dislikes
- Direct sun on the leaves
- Soggy compost
- Cold below 15 °C
Did you know?
The coloured part is a bract called a spathe; the true flowers are tiny and sit on the central spike.
