Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) – Flowering Indoor Houseplant (Pre-Planted Red Ceramic)

Anthurium, also called the flamingo flower, brings bold tropical colour indoors with glossy green leaves and waxy, long-lasting blooms. This Anthurium andraeanum arrives already planted in a red ceramic pot, so it is ready to display as soon as it is unpacked.

The coloured flower is a bract called a spathe, which is why the blooms last for weeks and the plant can flower for much of the year in good indoor conditions. The foliage is large, deep green and heart shaped, and the plant forms an upright clump. It makes a stylish gift or a ready-made centrepiece for a windowsill, sideboard, living room or office.

This is an indoor plant only. It will not tolerate temperatures below about 18C or cold draughts, so keep it somewhere warm in bright, indirect light and away from scorching direct sun. Water when the top layer of compost has dried slightly and never leave it standing in water, as it rots easily. It enjoys humidity, so mist occasionally or stand it on a pebble tray. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks in the growing season.

Anthurium is toxic to cats and dogs, and is harmful if eaten and an irritant to skin and eyes, so keep it out of reach of pets and children.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum
• Common Name: Anthurium, Flamingo Flower, Laceleaf, Tail Flower
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: Approx. 30-60cm tall and 30-45cm wide (indoors, variety dependent)
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming tropical perennial
• Perfect For: Windowsills, living rooms, offices, gifting, statement indoor displays
• Foliage: Large, deep green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves
• Flowering Time: Year-round under good indoor conditions, with blooms lasting 6 to 8 weeks or more
• Planting Position: Bright to medium indirect light, out of direct sunlight
• Hardiness: Indoor plant only, keep above 18C and away from cold draughts
• Maintenance: Low to moderate, needs humidity and careful watering
• Type: Evergreen houseplant