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Anthurium scherzerianum
Flamingo Flower
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check for firm, unblemished spathes if buying while in flower.
- If after a specific cultivar, confirm the exact name — 'scherzerianum' covers many widely available selected forms sold under different trade names.
Anthurium scherzerianum Morphology
About Anthurium scherzerianum
Anthurium scherzerianum, the flamingo flower, is the most widely available species in the genus, sold as a flowering houseplant well beyond specialist collector circles. It is identified by a curled orange-red spadix set against a bright red spathe, on compact, clumping growth with narrow leaves. Standard plants are common, inexpensive and notably pest-resistant, though wild-collected and selected cultivar forms still hold collector interest.
Native Range
Tropical Americas
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Anthurium scherzerianum
2-4 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Basal offsets divide easily and establish quickly — the most straightforward species in this catalogue to propagate.
Care Guide
Anthurium scherzerianum Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Standard well-draining aroid or houseplant mix: potting compost, perlite and a little orchid bark.
Water when the top 3-4cm of substrate is dry. More tolerant of standard houseplant watering routines than most Anthurium in this catalogue.
60-80%; grows well at typical household humidity without supplemental equipment.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 4-6 weeks during active growth, or a specialist flowering-houseplant feed to encourage repeat blooms.
Every 1-2 years — a fast-clumping species that fills its pot relatively quickly.
Common Problems
Reduced flowering
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter spot with strong indirect light — flowering slows noticeably in low light.
The Classic Flamingo Flower
Anthurium scherzerianum is the classic flamingo flower, though wild collections are still treasured. The curly orange-red spadix and bright red spathe are unmistakable. It is common, stable, and highly resistant to pests, making it the perfect plant for the general public, though collectors still value selected cultivars.
