Anthurium Care: Tips for Flamingo Flower
The flamingo flower, botanically Anthurium, belongs to the arum family (Araceae) and owes its German name to its bright bracts, which are usually red, but can also be pink, pink or white. Anthuriums are evergreen and perennial. In their native South America, they are mostly found growing epiphytically (epiphytic plants). It is very popular here as a tropical houseplant and flowers almost all year round, even without intensive care. Below you can find out everything from flamingo flower care to the best flamingo flower location and everything else you should know so that you can enjoy it for a long time.
The most important facts about the plant family
The native habitat of this plant from the arum family is tropical regions. This already indicates that the flamingo flower prefers warmer temperatures, slightly more humidity and brighter locations.
Botanical name
The flamingo flower is botanically called Anthurium and belongs to the Araceaea family, the arum family. Anthuriums are the most species-rich genus in the arum family.
Origin
Anthuriums originate from the rainforests of South Africa.
Anthurium varieties
Despite the rich diversity of the genus, two species are particularly popular as houseplants: the greater flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum) and the lesser flamingo flower (Anthurium scherzerianum). flamingo flower (Anthurium andraeanum) and the lesser flamingo flower (Anthurium scherzerianum). Varieties of this species, which is mostly used as a houseplant, include 'Acropolis' with white bracts, 'Baron' with green-pink bracts, 'Cheers' with pink bracts and 'Rosee Choco' with dark red bracts.