Houseplants – 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