flamingo flower

Also known as: tail flower

An evergreen perennial with ovate to arrow-shaped, dark green leaves to 30cm in length, and ovate or heart-shaped, bright red spathes with a light yellow spadix, appearing throughout the year

Scientific classification

Species: flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum)
Genus: Anthurium
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

flamingo flower pictures

Distribution of flamingo flower

Distribution map

Colombia, Ecuador

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of flamingo flower

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flamingo flower care guide

Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

Fertilizing

Weekly during growing season with quarter-strength fertilizer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 24 to 27°C as soon as ripe or propagate by division in winter

Growing

Plant with the crowns just above the surface and cover with moss to prevent the uppermost roots from drying out. Grow under glass or indoors epiphytically in a mix of 1 part fibrous loam, 1 part coarse sand and 2-3 parts leaf mould with a little charcoal. Filtered light, constant temperature (min 16°C) and high humidity required in summer and full light in winter. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser. Can be grown outdoors epiphytically in a warm, moist site or in moist, coarse, humus-rich soil

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