Light: Indirect, bright light is a requirement for flamingo plants. One of the biggest causes of plant decline is too little or too much light. Try to find an east exposure room with plenty of filtered light.

No east room? No problem! Flamingo plants can tolerate brighter exposures if placed deeper in the room. Think window adjacent or opposite wall.

Temperature: 60-80 F

Humidity: medium to high; avoid drafty areas

Water: Water when the top 2” of potting mix feels dry to the touch. Check your plant weekly. If it dries out frequently, the plant will start to show brown leaf tips and light green leaf color.

Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years into a slightly larger container (1-2” increased diameter or depth). Bark or coir potting mixes are ideal for drainage, but general purpose works in a pinch.

Fertilizing: Either…

1. Water Application: Incorporate fertilizer into your watering cycle once per month March through September. Dilute an all purpose fertilizer (20-20-20) by half OR use your favorite fertilizer rated for houseplant use in your water.

2. Slow Release: Incorporate slow release fertilizer pellets into the top inch of potting soil every 6 months. Apply the rate indicated for indoor plants on the label. If no recommendation for houseplants is present, apply 1/4 to 1/2 the listed rate.

Cleaning: Anthuriums can have large leaves that require periodic cleaning. I suggest 1-2 times per year, use a wash cloth with room temp water to remove dusts and spots. If grimy spots persist, try a dab of baby soap! Learn how to clean plant effectively on my YouTube episode!

The Araceae family includes many foliage favorites including: philodendron, monstera, elephant ear & pothos.

(Listed in order of commonality…)

• Leaf edge/tip burn from underwatering

• Two-spotted spider mites

• Thrips

How long do anthurium blooms last?

Anthuriums have one of the longest lasting blooms, some lasting for months at a time!

Is anthurium pet safe?

It is slightly toxic to animals due to a higher concentration of calcium oxalate crystals (called raphides). Read more about it here.

COC can vary in abundance in different aroid plants and can cause varying reactions when consumed by humans or animals, ranging from a slight mouth irritation to swelling of the lips and throat. Use caution when housing aroids in a home with pets. KNOW YOUR ANIMAL’S TENDENCIES!