Flamingo flower
Anthurium andraeanum
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How to care
Anthurium andraeanum, commonly known as the Flamingo Flower, is a popular houseplant known for its striking, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant spathes. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a warm, humid environment. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves. Keep the plant in a well-draining potting mix to prevent root rot.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 2 – 5
Preferred soil
Loam
Acidic
Neutral
Propagation
Division
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10a
-1.1°C – 1.7°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
Flowers
- Showy
- Pink
- Red
- White
- Yellow
Toxic to
- Whole plantCatsMild · Ingestion
- Whole plantDogsMild · Ingestion
- Whole plantHumansMild · Eye contact
- Whole plantHumansMild · Ingestion
- Whole plantHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Other names
- Laceleaf
- Oilcloth flower
- Painter's palette
- Tailflower
Taxonomy
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Anthurium