Anthurium andraeanum is a typical epiphyte which grows on the branches of various tropical trees. It has a dense root system with creamy textured tuberous rhizomes and small hairy lateral roots having yellow colored root tips. Flamingo Flower has simple, glossy, large, leathery leaves, of a beautiful dark green color, arranged spirally forming a rosette on a very short stem. They have long petioles of round cross section, whose diameter for the mature leaf is 0.3 to 0.4 cm (0.12-0.23 in) and the length is between 12 and 15 cm (4.7-6 in).
The shape of the leaves is ovate-sagittate, with acuminate apex and deeply cordate base which is composed of two lobes whose width is between 2.5 and 3.5 cm (1-1.3 in).
How to Grow and Care
Temperature: Heat-loving plant. In summer: 68-77 ° F, in winter – not lower than 59-60,8 ° F, otherwise the leaves start to die. Anturium Andre can withstand 53,6 ° F.
Humidity: Increased. In summer, spray soft water at least once a day, not allowing moisture to enter the flowers; with dry air in the room is mandatory content in moist pebbles.
Lighting: In the summer – diffuse light, avoid direct sunlight. The north, west and east windows are suitable. In bright light, the leaves can be folded. With a lack of light, it will not bloom.
Soil: 3 parts of peat, 1 part of sliced sphagnum moss, 1 part of gravel and a little organic soil. You can add pine needles.Required drainage and a hole in the pot.
Watering: In summer – 2 times a week, the land should be moist all the time, but not too humid and dry a little between waterings; In winter, once a week. Watered with soft water.
Fertilize: During the growing season, starting in May, every two to three weeks, liquid fertilizer.
Propagation:
To propagate your flamingo flower, divide or take cuttings of stems with two nodes or more. Put cuttings in water (just as you would when propagating pothos), and about a month later, plant the Anthurium cuttings in plant containers. Keep them out of direct sunlight while they are in water.
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The shape of the leaves is ovate-sagittate, with acuminate apex and deeply cordate base which is composed of two lobes whose width is between 2.5 and 3.5 cm (1-1.3 in).
- Scientific name: Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André
- Common names: Flamingo Flower, Laceleaf, Tailflower, Flamingo Lily, Painter’s Palette
- Synonyms: Anthurium venustum
- Family: Araceae
- Subfamily: Pothoideae
- Tribe: Anthurieae
- Genus: Anthurium
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How to Grow and Care
Temperature: Heat-loving plant. In summer: 68-77 ° F, in winter – not lower than 59-60,8 ° F, otherwise the leaves start to die. Anturium Andre can withstand 53,6 ° F.
Humidity: Increased. In summer, spray soft water at least once a day, not allowing moisture to enter the flowers; with dry air in the room is mandatory content in moist pebbles.
Lighting: In the summer – diffuse light, avoid direct sunlight. The north, west and east windows are suitable. In bright light, the leaves can be folded. With a lack of light, it will not bloom.
Soil: 3 parts of peat, 1 part of sliced sphagnum moss, 1 part of gravel and a little organic soil. You can add pine needles.Required drainage and a hole in the pot.
Watering: In summer – 2 times a week, the land should be moist all the time, but not too humid and dry a little between waterings; In winter, once a week. Watered with soft water.
Fertilize: During the growing season, starting in May, every two to three weeks, liquid fertilizer.
Propagation:
To propagate your flamingo flower, divide or take cuttings of stems with two nodes or more. Put cuttings in water (just as you would when propagating pothos), and about a month later, plant the Anthurium cuttings in plant containers. Keep them out of direct sunlight while they are in water.
- ALSO LEARN some more info HOW TO GROW AND CARE FOR Anthurium
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