Description
Anthurium Red Flamingo Flower – Live Exotic Tropical Flowering Houseplant
The Anthurium andraeanum, commonly known as the Flamingo Lily, Laceleaf Plant or Tailflower, is a striking tropical houseplant prized for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant red spathes that provide long-lasting colour throughout the year. This evergreen perennial is an easy-care, low-maintenance indoor plant, making it an ideal choice for beginners and experienced plant parents alike.
Thriving in bright, indirect light and a warm, humid environment, the Anthurium is perfectly suited to living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and office desks. As a natural air-purifying houseplant, it helps cleanse indoor air while serving as a beautiful decorative statement in any space.
This healthy Anthurium arrives as a fresh, living plant in a 17cm root ball, ready for potting into your chosen container.
Key Features:
- Vibrant red spathes with long-lasting, year-round flowering potential
- Glossy, dark green, heart-shaped foliage
- Low-maintenance and suitable for beginners
- Air-purifying qualities to help freshen indoor spaces
- Supplied as a fresh, established plant in a 17cm root ball
- A thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings or as a thank-you present
Care Guide:
- Light: Bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
- Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Do not allow to sit in waterlogged soil.
- Humidity: Mist regularly or place on a pebble tray to maintain humidity.
- Temperature: 16–22°C. Avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature changes.
- Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to four weeks during spring and summer.
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum
- Common Names: Flamingo Lily, Flamingo Flower, Laceleaf Plant, Tailflower
- Classification: Tender Evergreen Perennial
- Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–50 cm x 30–40 cm
- Growth Habit: Compact, Upright Evergreen Perennial
- Perfect for: Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Bathrooms, Offices, Desks
- Flowering Time: Year-round under ideal conditions
- Planting Position: Bright, Indirect Light (indoors)
- Type: Tender Evergreen Perennial (indoor)
- Foliage: Glossy, Dark Green, Heart-Shaped Leaves
- Air Purifying: Yes
- Origin: Central and South America, Colombia, Ecuador
Notes: This variety produces striking red spathes, adding a bold pop of colour to your indoor plant collection.
