- Botanical name: Anthurium andreanum
- Common name: Flamingo flower
- Family: Araceae
- Plant Type: Houseplant, Evergreen
Pink
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Anthurium andreanum, or Flamingo flower, is a spectacular plant, bearing dark green, glossy arrow-shaped leaves and painter’s palette flowers in white, pink or red. It’s native to tropical forest regions of South America, and so thrives in warm, humid environments.
It’s typically grown as a houseplant in Britain, although plants may be moved to a sunny, sheltered patio in summer.
For best results grow Anthurium andreanum in good quality houseplant compost and keep well-watered. Feed fortnightly with a general houseplant fertiliser, and top-dress annually to refresh the compost.
How to grow Anthurium andreanum
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Plant size
60cm height
40cm spread
- Sun exposure: Partial shade, full shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Anthurium andreanum and wildlife
Anthurium andreanum has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Anthurium andreanum poisonous?
Anthurium andreanum can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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