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Flamingo flower Anthurium andraeanum

Flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum) is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the Araceae family, native to Colombia and Ecuador (wet montane forest, often epiphytic). It grows 40–90 cm (16–35 in) tall and 40–60 cm (16–24 in) wide, wants shade and moderate water, and is hardy to about 12 °C (54 °F). Space plants about 50 cm (20 in) apart.

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Flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum)
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Flamingo flower at a glance

TypePerennial flowering plant, evergreen
FamilyAraceae
Mature height40–90 cm (16–35 in)
Mature spread40–60 cm (16–24 in)
Spacing50 cm (20 in) centre to centre
SunShade, at least 2 h of direct sun a day
WaterModerate; drought tolerance none, waterlogging tolerance none
Soil pH5–6.5
Cold hardinessAbout 12 °C (54 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 12)
Heat stressLikely above about 32 °C (90 °F)
Floweringfrom about March for 17–43 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones)
Wind toleranceNone
Pollinator valueNone
EdibleNot grown as food
Native toColombia and Ecuador (wet montane forest, often epiphytic)
Common in gardens of🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇧🇷 Brazil

Is Flamingo flower toxic?

Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting (ASPCA).

If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.

Companion planting: what to grow with Flamingo flower

No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like shade and moderate water.

See Flamingo flower in a botanical garden

It grows in these sample gardens, which you can walk through in 3D:

Questions about Flamingo flower

How far apart should I plant Flamingo flower?
About 50 cm (20 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 40–60 cm (16–24 in).
Does Flamingo flower need full sun?
Shade: at least 2 hours of direct sun a day.
How much water does Flamingo flower need?
Moderate water. Drought tolerance is none and waterlogging tolerance none.
How cold-hardy is Flamingo flower?
It tolerates about 12 °C (54 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 12.
When does Flamingo flower flower?
From about March for 17–43 weeks (northern hemisphere; later in cold climates, earlier in warm ones).
Is Flamingo flower poisonous to cats and dogs?
For cats it is moderately toxic; for dogs moderately toxic; for people mildly toxic. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting (ASPCA).
What grows well with Flamingo flower?
There is no well-documented companion pairing for Flamingo flower. Group it with plants that like the same sun (shade) and water (moderate).

Sources and evidence

Evidence grade B (B: extension service or peer-reviewed).

Notes and assumptions

Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.

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