Flamingo Flower care guide
Anthurium andraeanum
Short version: bright indirect, and water when top few cm dry. The full care profile is below, and it is the same data PlantRx uses to build this plant's watering schedule inside the app.
Flamingo Flower care at a glance
| Light | Bright indirect |
|---|---|
| Water | When top few cm dry |
| Soil | Chunky orchid-style mix |
| Humidity | Medium–high |
| Temperature | 64–84°F |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets if chewed |
How often should you water a Flamingo Flower?
When top few cm dry. That is the single thing most likely to kill it — more houseplants die from the watering can than from anything else. In PlantRx, saving this plant to your garden turns that line into a dated reminder that shifts with your local forecast.
How much light does a Flamingo Flower need?
Bright indirect. Keep the soil (chunky orchid-style mix) and humidity (medium–high) matched to that, and hold the room between 64–84°F.
Is Flamingo Flower safe for cats and dogs?
Toxic to pets if chewed. PlantRx gives three separate verdicts — people, dogs and cats — on every plant it reads. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice: if an animal or child has eaten any part of a plant, call a vet or a poison line rather than relying on an app.
Grower's note
The red 'flowers' are modified leaves — blooms last for weeks.
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