Araceae
Anthurium andraeanum
Bring instant, elegant color to your space with Anthurium—famous for its glossy foliage and long-lasting red spathes that keep looking fresh for weeks. A top choice for offices, receptions, and stylish homes, it performs beautifully in bright, indirect light with simple, consistent watering. A premium gifting plant that looks high-end year-round.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Flamingo Lily
Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum
Former Name: Not available
Plant Type: Flowering houseplant
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0241
Alternative Names:
Laceleaf
Flamingo Flower
Painter's Palette
Tailflower
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Anthurium
Species: A. andraeanum
3. Origin & Distribution
Anthurium andraeanum is native to the tropical rainforests of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It has been widely cultivated and introduced as an ornamental houseplant and cut flower worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
Foliage: Glossy, dark green, heart- to lance-shaped leaves up to 30 cm long.
Inflorescences: Showy red spathes (10–15 cm wide) surrounding a protruding yellow or white spadix. Spathes are long-lasting, often persisting for several weeks under optimal conditions.
5. Size & Dimensions
Height: 30–50 cm
Spread: 20–30 cm
Leaf length: 15–30 cm
Spathes: 10–15 cm wide
6. Light Requirements
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves. Tolerates medium light levels but may produce fewer spathes. Ideal light intensity: 1,500–3,000 lux.
7. Watering Needs
Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce frequency in winter. Use room-temperature, low-chlorine water.
8. Soil & Potting
Use a well-draining, aerated potting mix rich in organic matter. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark or coarse sand works well. Maintain soil pH around 5.5–6.5.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Optimal temperature: 18–27 °C (65–80 °F). Do not allow temperatures below 15 °C (59 °F). Requires high humidity (60–80%); mist foliage regularly or use a humidifier.
10. Fertilization
Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at half strength every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer. Suspend feeding in fall and winter.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Moderate care. Remove spent spathes and yellow or damaged leaves. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust. Repot every 2–3 years or when root-bound. Monitor for pests.
12. Growth & Propagation
Growth rate is slow to moderate. Propagate primarily by division of the rhizome during repotting. Seed propagation is possible but slow; commercial production often uses tissue culture.
13. Common Problems
Overwatering can lead to root rot. Low humidity may cause brown leaf edges. Pests include spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs. Poor air circulation and excess moisture can cause bacterial blight or fungal leaf spots.
14. Benefits & Uses
Valued as an ornamental indoor plant for its long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage. Commonly used as a cut flower. May improve indoor air quality. Popular gifting plant for special occasions.
15. Toxicity & Safety
All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if ingested by humans or pets, causing oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting. Handle with care and keep out of reach of children and animals.
Anthurium andraeanum
Bring instant, elegant color to your space with Anthurium—famous for its glossy foliage and long-lasting red spathes that keep looking fresh for weeks. A top choice for offices, receptions, and stylish homes, it performs beautifully in bright, indirect light with simple, consistent watering. A premium gifting plant that looks high-end year-round.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Flamingo Lily
Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum
Former Name: Not available
Plant Type: Flowering houseplant
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0241
Alternative Names:
Laceleaf
Flamingo Flower
Painter's Palette
Tailflower
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Anthurium
Species: A. andraeanum
3. Origin & Distribution
Anthurium andraeanum is native to the tropical rainforests of the Andes in Colombia and Ecuador. It has been widely cultivated and introduced as an ornamental houseplant and cut flower worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
Foliage: Glossy, dark green, heart- to lance-shaped leaves up to 30 cm long.
Inflorescences: Showy red spathes (10–15 cm wide) surrounding a protruding yellow or white spadix. Spathes are long-lasting, often persisting for several weeks under optimal conditions.
5. Size & Dimensions
Height: 30–50 cm
Spread: 20–30 cm
Leaf length: 15–30 cm
Spathes: 10–15 cm wide
6. Light Requirements
Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch leaves. Tolerates medium light levels but may produce fewer spathes. Ideal light intensity: 1,500–3,000 lux.
7. Watering Needs
Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce frequency in winter. Use room-temperature, low-chlorine water.
8. Soil & Potting
Use a well-draining, aerated potting mix rich in organic matter. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and orchid bark or coarse sand works well. Maintain soil pH around 5.5–6.5.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Optimal temperature: 18–27 °C (65–80 °F). Do not allow temperatures below 15 °C (59 °F). Requires high humidity (60–80%); mist foliage regularly or use a humidifier.
10. Fertilization
Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at half strength every 6–8 weeks during spring and summer. Suspend feeding in fall and winter.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Moderate care. Remove spent spathes and yellow or damaged leaves. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust. Repot every 2–3 years or when root-bound. Monitor for pests.
12. Growth & Propagation
Growth rate is slow to moderate. Propagate primarily by division of the rhizome during repotting. Seed propagation is possible but slow; commercial production often uses tissue culture.
13. Common Problems
Overwatering can lead to root rot. Low humidity may cause brown leaf edges. Pests include spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs. Poor air circulation and excess moisture can cause bacterial blight or fungal leaf spots.
14. Benefits & Uses
Valued as an ornamental indoor plant for its long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage. Commonly used as a cut flower. May improve indoor air quality. Popular gifting plant for special occasions.
15. Toxicity & Safety
All parts contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if ingested by humans or pets, causing oral irritation, drooling, and vomiting. Handle with care and keep out of reach of children and animals.