Anthurium andraeanum
Flamingo Flower
Typical UK price
£11
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 2
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 2 Sep 2026
- On record
- 3
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
- Not used as the size price
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About Anthurium andraeanum
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 and Ecuador (humid tropical rainforest understory, often growing epiphytically)
Classification
- Genus
- Anthurium
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Compact, upright rosette
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Broad, heart-shaped (cordateHeart-shaped foliage, featuring a rounded notch (sinus) where the leaf stem attaches.)
- Leaf length
- 15-25 cm
- Leaf width
- 10-18 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, upright
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein., subtle
- Texture
- Glossy, waxy
- Variegation
- N/A: solid green foliage; named cultivars are selected for spathe (flower) colour, not leaf variegation
- Growth habit
- Compact upright rosette
Recent UK sales
- 2 Sep 2026
Anthurium andraeanum
size not stated · 2 Sep 2026 £8 - 19 Aug 2026
Anthurium Andraeanum - Basing Kit/ Basing Bits/ Model Scenery/ Goon Master
size not stated · 19 Aug 2026 £15 - 9 Aug 2026
Anthurium andraeanum 'Success Red' - Red Flamingo Flower- Large Size
mature plant · not used as this size's price · 9 Aug 2026 £10 - 10 Jul 2026
Tropical Purple Flamingo Flower Anthurium Live Plant For Home - 13cm Ceramic Pot
12cm pot · 10 Jul 2026 £22 - 6 Jul 2026
Radko * Rainbow Florale * Flamingo Flower Anthurium Christmas Ornament lot
size not stated · 6 Jul 2026 £26 - 19 May 2026
Anthurium Andraeanum Red Flamingo Lily Houseplant In 12 Cm Pot 25-35cm Tall
12cm pot · 19 May 2026 £8
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root Houseplants established plant | In stock | 13 Oct 2026 | £19 |
| Conservatory Archives 12cm pot | Sold out | 19 Oct 2026 | £15 |
| Conservatory Archives 14cm pot | Sold out | 19 Oct 2026 | £18 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | £8 | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | £15 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | £26 | 1 |
Before you buy
- 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 collector-level pricing for a widely grown plant
- New leaves should emerge glossy and unblemished; thrips damage shows as silvery streaking on the newest growth
Anthurium andraeanum care
- Substrate
- Chunky, well-aerated mix: 40% orchid bark, 30% perlite, 20% potting compost, 10% sphagnum moss. Good drainage prevents root rot.
- Watering
- Water when the top few centimetres of substrate are dry. Consistent moisture supports continuous flowering, but avoid waterlogging.
- Humidity
- 50-70%. Tolerates average household humidity far better than velvet-leaf Anthurium species, making it a good entry point into the genus.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 3-4 weeks; a phosphorus-leaning feed can encourage more prolific flowering.
- Repotting
- Every 12-18 months, or when roots fill the pot. Prefers being slightly snug rather than heavily over-potted.
Common problems
Reduced flowering
Cause: Insufficient light or lack of feeding
Fix: Move to a brighter spot with indirect light and resume a regular feeding schedule during the growing season
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or poor drainage
Fix: Check roots for rot, repot into fresh chunky substrate if needed, and reduce watering frequency
Bacterial blight (leaf spotting)
Cause: High humidity combined with poor air circulation and wet foliage
Fix: Avoid overhead watering, improve airflow, and remove affected leaves promptly
Gear for this plant
- Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 100gLong-fibre sphagnum for air-layering, top-dressing, and epiphyte substrate mixes.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Anthurium andraeanum
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Offset (keiki), Rhizome division. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 2-4 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- 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.