Full Specimen Plate
Anthurium andraeanum
Flamingo Flower
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About
Anthurium andraeanum, the Flamingo Flower, is the species behind the vast majority of florist and houseplant Anthuriums sold worldwide. In its native Colombian and Ecuadorian rainforests it grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial understory plant, producing broad, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and its signature waxy spathe inflorescence in wild forms of red or green. Over a century of breeding has produced hundreds of named flowering cultivars in colours from white through pink, orange, and near-black — 'Red Hot' and 'Sweetheart' among them — selected for spathe colour, shape, and flowering reliability rather than foliage traits. Unlike the velvet-leaf Anthurium species prized by specialist collectors for their foliage, andraeanum and its cultivars are grown primarily for their long-lasting, near-continuous blooms and easy-going nature, making this one of the most accessible and widely available Anthuriums on the market.
Native Range
Colombia
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Aroid Atlas Collector Review: Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo Flower) is ranked as Common rarity on the market. Rating is calculated based on overall cultivation difficulty, aesthetic appeal, and search popularity among active collectors.
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check the spathe (flower) is firm and unblemished — bruised or browning spathes indicate rough handling in transit
- Look for firm, pale roots visible at drainage holes — dark, mushy roots suggest rot
- This species and its common flowering cultivars should be inexpensive — be cautious of pricing that suggests rarity for a genuinely common plant
- New leaves should emerge glossy and unblemished; thrips damage shows as silvery streaking on the newest growth
Propagation Guide
Growing More Plants
2-4 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Flowering Anthuriums are far more forgiving to propagate than velvet-leaf species — basal offsets and stem cuttings root readily in a warm, humid environment. Named flowering cultivars are stable and propagate true from division.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
Chunky, well-aerated mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting compost, 10% sphagnum moss — good drainage prevents root rot.
Water when the top few centimetres of substrate are dry. Consistent moisture supports continuous flowering, but avoid waterlogging.
50-70%. Tolerates average household humidity far better than velvet-leaf Anthurium species, making it a good entry point into the genus.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks; a phosphorus-leaning feed can encourage more prolific flowering.
Every 12-18 months, or when roots fill the pot. Prefers being slightly snug rather than heavily over-potted.
Common Problems
Reduced flowering
Insufficient light or lack of feeding
Move to a brighter spot with indirect light and resume a regular feeding schedule during the growing season
Yellowing leaves
Overwatering or poor drainage
Check roots for rot, repot into fresh chunky substrate if needed, and reduce watering frequency
Bacterial blight (leaf spotting)
High humidity combined with poor air circulation and wet foliage
Avoid overhead watering, improve airflow, and remove affected leaves promptly
