Anthurium scherzerianum – care guide

Botanical fact sheet

Anthurium scherzerianum Schott

⚙ Automatic base data

Taxonomy: Family: Araceae · Genus: Anthurium1
Native distribution: Costa Rica, Armenia, Braziluncertain3
Synonyms: 30 synonyms
Anthurium rothschildianum (Pynaert) Pynaert
Anthurium scherzerianum devansayanum Pynaert
Anthurium scherzerianum purpureum Pynaert
Anthurium scherzerianum williamsii (B.S.Williams) Van Geert
Anthurium scherzerianum albopunctatum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum albostriatum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum album Burb.
Anthurium scherzerianum atrosanguineum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum aurorae Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum aurore
Anthurium scherzerianum bruxellensis Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum carnotianum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum devansayanum
Anthurium scherzerianum dixonii Burb.
Anthurium scherzerianum eburneum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum foliatum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum france Duval
Anthurium scherzerianum gallicum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum gandavense Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum geant de
Anthurium scherzerianum giganteum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum grandiflorum Pynaert
Anthurium scherzerianum il
Anthurium scherzerianum magnificum Burb.
Anthurium scherzerianum maximum W.Bull
Anthurium scherzerianum minutipunctatum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum peetersianum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum rodigasianum Engl.
Anthurium scherzerianum roseum W.Bull
Anthurium scherzerianum rothschildianum Pynaert
2

Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.

Sources (8)

GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Anthurium scherzerianum · 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 – Q1746442 · CC0
Wikimedia Commons – Anthurium scherzerianum 2.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
Wikipedia (hu) – Anthurium scherzerianum · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wikipedia (de) – Kleine Flamingoblume · CC BY-SA 4.0
Wikipedia (en) – Anthurium scherzerianum · CC BY-SA 4.0

Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.

Community knowledge

Tips & experience from members

What worked for you? Your plant’s growing conditions are attached automatically, so others can see who it works for.

No tips for this species yet – be the first to share what worked for you!

Real data

How members water it

Not enough logs yet: at least 3 plants with regular watering logs are needed (now: 0). Waterings logged in Care feed this – anonymised and aggregated.

Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Anthurium

Watermedium

Lightbright indirect

Humidityhighgeneral genus data

Min. temperature16 °C

No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

No 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.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Anthurium

🐱Cat moderate🐶Dog moderate🐴Horse moderate🦜Pet bird moderate🐰Rabbit, rodent moderate🐮Cattle moderate🐐Sheep, goat moderate🐷Pig moderate🐔Poultry moderate🐢Tortoise, herbivorous reptile moderate🧒Human (child) milddetails →

At a glance

Anthurium scherzerianum – what to know

Anthurium scherzerianum – family: Araceae, genus: Anthurium. Native range: Costa Rica, Armenia, Brazil. 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 Anthurium scherzerianum?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Anthurium scherzerianum need?

It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.

How cold can Anthurium scherzerianum get?

Keep it above 16 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Anthurium scherzerianum 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 Anthurium scherzerianum 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.

Community intelligence