Anthurium

toxic to pet & humans when ingested

The Anthurium plant also known as the Flamingo Flower offers waxy, heart-shaped flowers in red, orange, pink, or white and broad large leaves that come to a point. They are a tropical plant, native to Central and South America, loving humid areas and bright, indirect light to thrive.

Light: Bright to moderate, indirect light. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Temperature: Prefers average to warm temperatures between 65-80 degrees F. Grows best when daytime and nighttime temperatures differ slightly.

Water: Water frequently to keep soil lightly moist during the Spring/Summer months. Reduce watering in the Winter, while never letting it dry out completely. Place plant in an area with moderate to high humidity.

Nutrients: Feed monthly during the Spring/Summer months with a high-phosphorus plant food. Feed every 6 weeks with a balanced fertilizer during the winter. Always check a newly purchased plant’s soil for time-release fertilizer granular. You do not need to feed your plant until you repot it if it does.

Soil: Use a potting soil mix with peat moss. An African Violet mix would work great.

Repotting: Repot each year in the Spring into a slightly larger pot. When repotting set plant up high so the crown sits just above the soil level. If roots appear between repotting cover them with moss or light soil.

Deadheading: Cut off spent flower stems when done blooming to keep plant neat.

Troubleshooting:

Plant Not Blooming: To promote buds to form, move plant to a brightly lit area, with indirect light from a south or west window. Once buds open, reduce lighting.

Leaves Turning Yellow: Could be caused from over watering. Check drainage holes, making sure they are clear from debris. Water less. Use peat moss when transplanting. They prefer some air around their roots.

Leaves Turning Yellow with Brown Tips: Could be caused from overfertilizing. Regular leaves with brown tips could be lack of humidity.