Anthurium
Anthurium andraeanum
Also called Flamingo Flower — a Colombian/Ecuadorian tropical with glossy dark heart-shaped leaves and showy, waxy red, pink, or white 'flowers.' The coloured 'petal' is actually a modified leaf (a spathe) wrapped around a slim spike (the spadix) that carries the true tiny flowers. Long-lasting blooms can persist 6–8 weeks. Needs high humidity to thrive.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Indoor (native to Colombia & Ecuador)
Light
Bright indirect light; never direct sun
Bloom Time
Year-round with ideal conditions
Soil
Chunky, epiphytic mix: orchid bark + peat + perlite
Water
When top third of soil is dry; use lukewarm water
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Division when repotting — separate offsets with roots and at least one leaf, pot in airy mix, keep warm and humid until new growth emerges
