Moderate Tropical Toxic to pets

Flamingo Flower

Anthurium andraeanum

The Anthurium is a tropical plant with very decorative colored spathes that last several weeks.

The essentials at a glance

Watering

Every 7 days
Light

Bright indirect light
Humidity

60–70 %
Temperature

16–28 °C

How to care for your Flamingo Flower

Everything you need to keep your Flamingo Flower healthy: watering, light, humidity, feeding, repotting and pruning.

Anthurium andraeanum, native to Colombia and Ecuador, is one of the longest-lasting flowering plants. Its waxy spathe (modified leaf) in red, pink, white or salmon can remain beautiful for several weeks. Ideal conditions include high humidity, bright indirect light and stable temperatures. It can flower continuously if well maintained.

Watering your Flamingo Flower

Every 7 days

Water moderately with tepid water; keep the substrate lightly moist without waterlogging.

How to know it needs water

Surface of substrate dry to the touch
Spathe appearing less glossy

How much light a Flamingo Flower needs

Bright indirect light

Bright indirect light; direct sun bleaches the spathe and scorches the foliage.

Direct sun tolerated: 0 to 1 h a day
Orientations that suit it: North, North-east, East, South-east, North-west

Humidity and misting

60–70 %

High (60–70%) Mist the foliage regularly; take care not to wet open spathes as this causes brown spotting.

Feeding and fertiliser

Every 30 days

Apply monthly from March to October to promote continuous flowering; withhold in winter.

Recommended feed: Phosphorus-rich liquid fertilizer · 5-10-5

Repotting your Flamingo Flower

Every 24 months

Use a light, airy, well-draining substrate (orchid bark, perlite and potting mix); avoid burying the crown.

When: Spring
Potting mix: All-purpose potting mix
Mix in: perlite, pine bark, coco fibre

The tell-tale signs

Roots emerging from drainage holes
Declining flowering frequency despite regular fertilisation

Pruning your Flamingo Flower

Deadhead spent spathes at the base of the flower stem as soon as they fade. Cut cleanly at the base of the peduncle (flower stalk) with sterilised scissors.

Through the year

Watering is not set once and for all: it follows the light and the growth. Allow 8 days between waterings in the depth of winter, against 6 in the growing season.

Active growth · Days between waterings

Toxicity

Toxic to humans and animals if ingested; contains calcium oxalate raphides causing intense oral burning and swelling.

Good to know

Can flower all year round in good conditions
The colored spathe is not a flower but a modified leaf (bract)

Frequently asked questions about the Flamingo Flower

How do you care for a Flamingo Flower?

Water it every 7 days. Give it bright indirect light. Ideal humidity: 60–70 %. Ideal temperature: 16–28 °C. Water moderately with tepid water; keep the substrate lightly moist without waterlogging.

How often should you water a Flamingo Flower?

Every 7 days Water moderately with tepid water; keep the substrate lightly moist without waterlogging. How to know it needs water : Surface of substrate dry to the touch ; Spathe appearing less glossy.

How much light does a Flamingo Flower need?

Bright indirect light Bright indirect light; direct sun bleaches the spathe and scorches the foliage. 0 to 1 h a day

Is the Flamingo Flower toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. Toxic to humans and animals if ingested; contains calcium oxalate raphides causing intense oral burning and swelling. Keep it out of reach of your pets and call a vet if any is swallowed.

Why are my Flamingo Flower leaves turning yellow?

Yellowing most often comes from too much water: the mix stays wet and the roots suffocate. Check that the pot drains, empty the saucer, and let the mix dry before watering again. Too little light or a cold draught cause the same symptom.

When should you repot a Flamingo Flower?

Repot every 24 months, ideally in spring. Use a light, airy, well-draining substrate (orchid bark, perlite and potting mix); avoid burying the crown.