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Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo Flower)

Tail Flower, Flamingo Flower, Flamingo Lily, Painter’s Palette


Noted for its long-lived blooms, Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo Flower) is an evergreen perennial boasting attractive waxy, heart-shaped, bright red spathes, up to 6 in. long (15 cm), that shine as though lacquered. They enclose a rocket-shaped spadix that is usually white or cream. Blooming more or less continuously in optimum growing conditions, one plant may produce up to 4-6 flowers during the year. The evergreen foliage of ovate to arrow-shaped, dark green leaves, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), arises in a clump on long stems from the plant crown and is attractive year around. Cherished by florists around the world for its sheer tropical look and long-lasting cut flowers (up to 4 weeks), Flamingo Flower deservedly grabs all the attention.

  • Winner of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
  • Plant with the crowns just above the surface and cover with sphagnum moss to prevent the uppermost roots from drying out.
  • Grow indoors in a peaty potting mixture with organic matters such as compost or ground bark to enrich it and improve drainage. Filtered light, constant temperature (min 60°F or 16 °C) and high humidity are required in summer. Bright indirect light in winter is best.
  • Needs consistent moisture year around. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer.
  • Can be grown outdoors in a warm, moist site or in moist, coarse, humus-rich soil.
  • Keep an eye out for mealybugs, scale insects or leaf spot.
  • Propagate by seed at 75-80°F (24-27°C) as soon as ripe or propagate by division in winter.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
  • Native to Colombia, Ecuador.

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Requirements

Hardiness 11 – 12
Climate Zones H2
Plant Type Perennials
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Patio and Containers

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 11 – 12
Climate Zones H2
Plant Type Perennials
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Patio and Containers

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