Anthurium Andraeanum "Flamingo Flower" Mixed Colours 14 cm Pot

Anthurium

Botanical Name

Anthurium andraeanum
(most commonly sold flowering Anthurium varieties)

Common Names

• Anthurium
• Flamingo Flower
• Laceleaf
• Tailflower

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Product Description

Anthurium is a popular tropical indoor plant admired for its glossy green leaves and long-lasting, colourful waxy flowers with a distinctive central spadix. Available in shades of red, pink, white, and coral, Anthuriums bring a modern, elegant look to homes, offices, covered patios, and indoor spaces. With proper care, they flower repeatedly throughout the year and are known for their exceptional vase-like appearance and durability.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 40–70 cm (indoors)
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm
• Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light
  • Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves
• Soil: Well-drained, airy potting mix
  • Ideal mix includes bark, peat or coco peat, and perlite
• Watering: Moderate
  • Keep soil lightly moist but never waterlogged
• Humidity: Medium to high
  • Performs well in bathrooms or humid rooms
• Temperature:
  • Ideal range: 18–28°C
  • Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 12°C
• Maintenance: Low to moderate
  • Remove spent flowers and wipe leaves to maintain shine

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant or Repot: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Flowering Season: Can flower year-round under warm indoor conditions
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Best grown as an indoor or sheltered patio plant