Anthurium andraeanum

Flamingo Flower

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Tropical epiphyte with glossy heart-shaped leaves and striking waxy spathes in red, pink, or white. Requires high humidity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Flamingo Flower
Family Araceae
Genus Anthurium
Species Andraeanum
Origin Colombia and Ecuador
Blooming Bract display year-round indoors with proper care, peaking in spring and summer.
Leaf Color Glossy dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining aroid mix: peat moss, perlite, orchid bark, and charcoal.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; mist foliage frequently to maintain humidity.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light essential; direct sun scorches leaves, low light reduces flowering.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growth periods.

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellowing leaves at the base to redirect energy to new growth.

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
50 – 120
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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