What hardiness zones is Anthurium andraeanum suitable for?

Anthurium andraeanum is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 10, 11, 12.

What are the sun requirements for Anthurium andraeanum?

Anthurium andraeanum requires Bright Indirect Light.

How much water does Anthurium andraeanum need?

Anthurium andraeanum has Medium water needs.

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Houseplants

Anthurium andraeanum

Flamingo Flower

Araceae

Colombia and Ecuador — tropical rainforest

At a Glance

TypePerennial

HabitClumping

FoliageEvergreen

Height18-24 inches (45-60 cm)

Width12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Maturity2 years

Growing Zones

USDA Hardiness Zones

10 - 12

Zone 10 Zone 11 Zone 12

These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.

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Frost Tolerancetender

Key Features

Container Friendly

Maintenancelow

Overview

Anthurium andraeanum is the flamingo flower — the most popular flowering tropical houseplant after orchids, growing 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) tall and 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) wide. Brilliant red waxy heart-shaped spathes (modified leaves) with a prominent yellow spadix — the iconic 'lacquered red heart' that has made Anthurium one of the world's most recognized tropical flowers. The 'flower' is NOT a flower: the colored spathe is a modified leaf; the actual tiny flowers are the bumps on the yellow spadix. Each spathe lasts 6–8 weeks and new ones emerge continuously with sufficient light — YEAR-ROUND flowering potential. The second most important tropical cut flower in the world (after orchids). Named after Édouard François André, the French botanist. Epiphytic in nature — grows on tree branches, needing airy, well-draining media (similar to orchids). Bright indirect light for continuous flowering. Toxic.

Native Range

Anthurium andraeanum is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Suggested Uses

Used as a year-round flowering houseplant and cut flower. The iconic red anthurium. The second most important tropical flower. Year-round bloom potential.

How to Identify

Identified by brilliant red waxy heart-shaped spathes with a yellow spadix — the iconic 'lacquered red heart'. The waxy, plastic-like spathe texture and the prominent spadix are diagnostic. The 'flower' is a modified leaf. Year-round bloom potential. The standard red anthurium.