Anthurium andreanum

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Flamingo flowerHouse plant, EvergreenFamily: Araceae

Flower colour:

Pink

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full shade, partial shade

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist

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.

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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:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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