- Flamingo lily
Botanical name: anthurium andraeanum
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 2 ft in height and 1 ft in width
Bloom time: year round
Hardy zone: zones 9-12
Flower color: red/yellow/white/pink
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: grows about 5 new flowers per year
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or damage foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: patios, container plant, cutting flowers
Light needs: less than 3 hours of sun per day
Special features: medical benefits
Watering instructions: allow soil to dry almost fully between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a 3-2-1 water soluble fertilizer once a month during the spring and summer
Best time to plant: year-round
Best type of soil: organic potting soil
Companion plants: bromeliads, philodendrons, orchids
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
