Flamingo Flower. An eye catching houseplant with exotic waxy pallet like blooms. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to September. Fruits June to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight and Partial shade. Min temp 60°F / 15°C. Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant.
Anthurium scherzerianum
An eye catching houseplant with exotic waxy pallet like blooms
Additional information
| Generic | Anthurium |
|---|---|
| Species | scherzerianum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flamingo Flower |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Lime-free |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight, Partial shade |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, September |
| Colour Fruit | red, orange |
| Fruits When | June, October |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep permanently moist |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant, Cut flower |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin and eye irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Scale |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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