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0Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André
- Common name
- Flamingo flower4
- Taxonomy
- Family: Araceae · Genus: Anthurium1
- Native distribution
- Colombia, Ecuador, Armenia | Barrancabermeja | Montería | Villavicencio | Manizales | Pasto, Tuluá, Antioquia, Chocó, Nariño, Risaralda, Valleuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
12 synonyms
- Anthurium andraeanum album Pynaert
- Anthurium andraeanum delicatissimum Pynaert
- Anthurium andraeanum album (Pynaert) W.Bull
- Anthurium andraeanum amoenum Pynaert
- Anthurium andraeanum atrosanguineum Pynaert
- Anthurium andraeanum divergens Sodiro
- Anthurium andraeanum louisae Pynaert
- Anthurium andraeanum louisii Pynaert
- Anthurium andraeanum roseum W.Bull
- Anthurium andraeanum salmoneus W.Bull
- Anthurium andraeanum sanguineum W.Bull
- Anthurium venustum Sodiro
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (6)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Anthurium andraeanum · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverciudades de Colombia - Bioblit) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q2452846 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Anthurium andraeanum hatem moushir.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Anthurium andraeanum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature16 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Anthurium tip: In an airy bark-rich mix with high humidity it flowers all year.
Flamingo flower – what to know
Flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum) – family: Araceae, genus: Anthurium. Native range: Colombia, Ecuador, Armenia | Barrancabermeja | Montería | Villavicencio | Manizales | Pasto, Tuluá, Antioquia, Chocó, Nariño, Risaralda, Valle. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 16 °C. For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Anthurium species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Flamingo flower?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Flamingo flower need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Flamingo flower get?
Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Flamingo flower toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: moderately toxic; for dogs: moderately toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Flamingo flower flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Anthurium: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Anthurium andraeanum (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q2452846 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Anthurium andraeanum hatem moushir.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Anthurium andraeanum (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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