Anthurium andraeanum Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Anthurium andraeanum, or the Flamingo Flower, is native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. This tropical monocot plant has already won the Royal Horticultural Society Award for Garden Merit, so it's no surprise that it is a favorite among plant lovers.
Common Name |
Painter's palette, Flamingo lily, Tailflower, Laceleaf
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Anthurium andraeanum
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Genus
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Anthurium
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Anthurium andraeanum Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Anthurium andraeanum.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Anthurium andraeanum needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Anthurium andraeanum needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Anthurium andraeanum Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Anthurium andraeanum to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Anthurium andraeanum to thrive is between 50% and 60%. |
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Anthurium andraeanum Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Anthurium andraeanum. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Anthurium andraeanum plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Anthurium andraeanum Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Anthurium andraeanum plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Light Pink
White
Chili Red
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Anthurium andraeanum toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for pets, especially cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Anthurium andraeanum Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Anthurium andraeanum, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
winter
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Anthurium andraeanum Native Region |
Find out where the Anthurium andraeanum plant originated. |
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Country |
Colombia
Ecuador
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