Anthurium andraeanum is a flowering plant species in the family Araceae native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is one of the plants listed in the NASA Clean Air Study as effective in removing formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and ammonia from the air.
Flamingo lily Care
Anthurium andraeanum
What is the plant
Anthurium plant is among the best-known tropical flowers. Popular in tropical flower arrangements, Anthurium bouquets are often used in weddings on Hawaii and other Pacific islands. Anthurium plant, also known as tail flower, is especially colorful from spring through fall. Anthurium flowers are long-lasting, and newer cultivars will bloom almost year-round. The glossy red, heart-shaped flowers are actually spathes that last for several weeks, each with a white spadix covered densely with its tiny, true flowers. Some varieties have spathe colors that are pink, orange or white. Long, dark-green leathery leaves are held on upright stems. Anthurium leaves are poisonous.
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
18°C - 24°C
Hardiness zone
10a - 11b
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
Toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Watering flamingo lily as with many houseplants, watering is one of a more difficult aspects of flamingo lily care. These plants like evenly moist soil, especially during summertime, but absolutely do not appreciate wet feet. When left in standing water for too long, this plant’s roots can quickly develop rot.
Pruning
Just remove dead leaves and stems.
Fertilizer
Simply apply the fertilizer around the base of the plant, extending to the drip line. For vegetables, place the fertilizer in a strip parallel to the planting row. Water-soluble fertilizers are faster acting but must be applied more frequently. This method gives plants food while you water.
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Sunlight
They need around six hours of sunlight (and no less than four), but they also benefit from some time spent in the shade.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Propagation
To best propagate these plants, divide the plant during repotting, or take cuttings from the tip or stem. Older foliage plants have a lot of exposed aerial roots and overgrow their pots. These exposed roots can be cut off at the soil level and potted into new vessels. The roots will grow stems and eventually leaves will emerge. These plants do not need to be repotted that frequently and you can likely repot annually or only as needed. Anthuriums don't suffer from being slightly underpotted and having room to grow. When you do repot anthuriums, use high-quality potting soil.
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Temperature
Preferred temperatures are 65-70°F/18-21°C at night, 75-80°F/24-27°C during the day.
Container
Whether your potted plants are indoors or outdoors, proper drainage is an essential element to ensure they stay healthy.
Popularity
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