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Flamingo Flower

Anthurium andraeanum

• LightFlamingo Flower prefers bright, indirect light at 150 to…
• WaterWater Flamingo Flower once the topsoil feels dry. Test the…
• ToxicityToxic to pets
• Mature sizeIndoors, its eventual height is 1 to 2…

Flamingo Flower is an upright tropical plant that naturally grows as an epiphyte. It has broad, glossy leaves with a clear heart shape. Colorful spathes rise above the foliage and provide its main indoor display. This plant suits someone who can offer bright filtered light, an airy root mix and steady moisture without leaving the roots waterlogged.

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Care data checked 25 September 2026 · Dany · A-Z Plants

Light requirements

Flamingo Flower prefers bright, indirect light at 150 to 250 μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

• Position it around 5 ft / 1.5m from a south, west or east-facing window.
• Keep the plant where it does not have an open view of the sky. Use a sheer curtain if sunlight reaches the foliage directly.
• Strong direct sun may scorch or fade the broad leaves. Low light can slow growth and reduce spathe production.
• Check photosynthetically active radiation with a PAR meter or PAR meter app, reading PPFD in μmol·m⁻²·s⁻¹.

Watering

Water Flamingo Flower once the topsoil feels dry. Test the surface with a finger, then water only when it no longer feels damp. The root zone should stay lightly moist during growth, but it must never remain saturated.

• Use room temperature rainwater, distilled water or reverse osmosis water.
• Pour slowly until water flows from the drainage holes. Wait for all extra water to escape before replacing the pot in a saucer or decorative planter.
• Drainage holes are essential. Constantly wet soil can suffocate roots and lead to rot.
• Water considerably less in winter, when growth is limited. Severe dryness can cause brown, crisp leaf edges.

Soil

Flamingo Flower needs an open mix that holds some moisture but drains freely. Amend 2 parts organic all-purpose potting mix with 1 part bark and 1 part biochar.

• DIY mix: use 1 part coir, 1 part pumice, 1 part bark and 1 part biochar.
• Finish with a top dressing of worm castings.

Feeding

Give Flamingo Flower an organic all-purpose fertiliser every 2 to 4 weeks from March to October. Use the label strength and apply it to damp soil. Do not feed more often to speed flowering, and pause during the less active winter season.

Temperature & humidity

Maintain 65 to 80 °F / 18 to 27 °C for Flamingo Flower. It prefers indoor humidity between 50 and 70%. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops. Air movement is useful at higher humidity, but do not place the plant in a harsh draft.

What to expect

Flamingo Flower takes about 2 to 3 years to mature and grows at a moderate pace. Indoors, its eventual height is 1 to 2 ft / 30 to 60 cm. It can spread 12 to 18 in / 30 to 45 cm.

Varieties & cultivars

• Anthurium andraeanum ‘Red’: The classic form has a bright red spathe.
• Anthurium andraeanum ‘Pink’: Produces a vivid pink spathe.
• Anthurium andraeanum ‘White’: Carries a clean white spathe with a modern appearance.
• Anthurium andraeanum ‘Black Magic’: Has a glossy spathe so dark that it appears almost black.
• Anthurium andraeanum ‘Flamingo Queen’ and Anthurium andraeanum ‘Double Bloom’: ‘Flamingo Queen’ has a large, durable pink spathe with a rippled edge. ‘Double Bloom’ forms two spathes stacked together.