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Sun exposure:
Full shade, partial shade

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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 and wildlife

Anthurium has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Anthurium poisonous?

Anthurium 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
Plants that go well with Anthurium andreanum
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