Often referred to as its glossy spiked flowers, the flamingo flower has also gained popularity as a houseplant for its large, impressive foliage. They are available in variations with various colored flowers and leaves of different shapes - we present the popular Anthuriums here!
Anthurium (flamingo flower) presented
The anthurium, also known as flamingo flower, comes in a variety of shapes and colors, making it a diverse genus within the aroid family (Araceae) with around 1000 different species. It comes from Central and South America and is considered a tropical plant. There are also several varieties of the plant with bracts of a variety of colors - from
Different shapes & colors
The leaves are either basal or alternate and are traversed by a continuous leaf vein. They are covered with a thick layer of wax and differ significantly depending on the species. For example, there are heart-shaped, teardrop-shaped and sword-shaped leaves, and variegation is also common. The special flower of the Anthurium consists of a bulb, which is located in the middle of special bracts. The flowering period is from May to June, but some types of houseplants flower all year round.
The most beautiful Anthurium varieties
Anthurium crystallinum
The Anthurium crystallinum is characterized by its dark green leaves with showy
Anthurium andreanum
Anthurium andraeanum is the best-known species and popular because of its colorful and large flowers - the leaves are rather inconspicuous. The individual spathes can grow up to 25 cm. The wide, heart-shaped perianths, which have a glossy, varnish-like appearance, come in light pink to dark red. A special variety is the Anthurium andreanum livium red, its flower is red and white variegated!
Anthurium forgetii
This flamingo flower is also cultivated for its beautiful foliage. In this type, these are round and tapered at the bottom - either with
Anthurium scherzerianum
The Anthurium scherzerianum is also called Pigtail Anthurium, because the piston in the bract is not straight, but curved in a spiral.
Anthurium luxurians
The leaves of this Anthurium variety are almost leathery in appearance and have a heavily serrated pattern reminiscent of a diamond. These are usually dark in color, ranging from dark red or purple to almost black. The stems are usually rather short.
Tip for Anthurium care
If the supply of nutrients to the flamingo flowers is insufficient, it can lead to fewer or even no flowers being formed. For this reason, it is necessary to fertilize the anthurium regularly to ensure an adequate supply of all main and micronutrients. Our FARBIO® organic fertilizer for green plants supports the development of lush green leaves and magnificent flowers.
It needs water about every 10 days, but can also be watered about once a week in summer. Partial shade is best, it cannot stand full sun. You should repot your indoor plants at least every two years. Anthuriums prefer a loose substrate. The FARBIO® glass spray bottle is particularly suitable for spraying the leaves of your anthurium with water and thus ensuring a high level of humidity.
Grow Anthuriums
There are two simple techniques you can use to propagate your flamingo flower: division and cuttings. Many Anthuriums will grow multiple plants from the same pot over time. By carefully dividing the mother plant, you can create multiple clones.
When propagating cuttings , you simply cut off a piece of the shoot and put it in a glass of water for rooting or directly in a new pot with plant substrate. This piece must have at least one knot.
