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Anthurium (Flamingo Flower)
الأنثوريوم · Anthurium andraeanum
An indoor plant with shiny heart-shaped leaves and waxy red flowers that last long.
Quick facts
| Arabic name | الأنثوريوم |
|---|---|
| English name | Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) |
| Scientific name | Anthurium andraeanum |
| Family | Arum family (Araceae) |
| Plant type | Flowering indoor plant |
| Height | 30 to 60 cm |
| Water use | Medium |
Planting and harvest calendar
Best time to plant
All year
Flowering time
All year
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Planting timeHarvest or flowering
Times are general for the Saudi climate and may shift a few weeks by region: cooler in the highlands and the north, warmer on the coasts and in the south.
Description
A plant with dark green heart leaves and a shiny red bract with a yellow flower spike.
Where it grows
Kept indoors in all regions.
Soil
Needs a light, airy mix.
Water and irrigation
Moderate watering with humid air.
Climate and light
Needs bright indirect light.
Propagation
By division.
Benefits and uses
- Flowers last for weeks
- Cleans the air
Drawbacks
- Poisonous if eaten
- Needs humidity
Sources and references
The information was collected and checked from these scientific sources:
- Plants of the World Online (POWO) - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Anthurium andraeanum
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF): Anthurium andraeanum
- Wikipedia: Anthurium andraeanum
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) - Plant finder
- ASPCA - Toxic and non-toxic plants list
- Photo source: Wikimedia Commons (free license)