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Flamingo Flower
Anthurium andraeanum
AnthuriumMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Anthurium, Flamingo Lily
How to identify it
Glossy heart-shaped leaves on long petioles from a basal clump; waxy colorful spathe with an upright cylindrical spadix when flowering
Growing characteristics
Growth habit: upright, clumping. Drought tolerance: moderate.
Aging spathes naturally fade, discolor, and decline over time; this is normal flower senescence and should not automatically be interpreted as foliage disease.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
It is manageable, but flowering and clean foliage improve with stable moisture, bright indirect light, and decent humidity.
Care guide
Light
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct midday sun.
Water
Water when the upper layer begins drying; keep the root zone aerated and never constantly saturated.
Soil / substrate
Chunky, airy aroid/epiphytic-style mix with bark and good drainage.
Humidity
Moderate humidity is helpful for leaf and flower quality.
Support / growth
No support needed for standard upright forms.
Problems Planticist can help with
UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
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