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Araceae
Anthurium (Flamingo Flower)
Anthurium andraeanum
Hospitality, abundance, exotic beauty.
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Anthurium
- Native to
- Colombia, Ecuador
- Bloom season
- Year-Round
- Type
- evergreen tropical perennial
- Height
- 30–75 cm
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Loose, well-drained, orchid-like mix
- Water
- Moderate; high humidity
- Hardiness
- 10–12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- What looks like a single flower is actually a glossy spathe (bract) wrapped behind a spike of true tiny flowers called a spadix.
- Anthurium is the largest genus in the arum family, with around 1,000 species — most native to tropical Americas.
- Anthurium is the most popular cut tropical flower in the world, prized for its long vase life of up to 6 weeks.
- All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic to pets and children if chewed.
- Anthurium flowers can last 6 weeks on the plant; they're sometimes nicknamed 'painter's palette' for their flat shape.