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Flamingo Flower Plant

Anthurium Scherzerianum

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Overview

Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzerianum), a vibrant evergreen perennial, thrives in USDA zones 11-12. It features glossy, heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches and a characteristic curled spadix enveloped by a waxy, bright red spathe. Preferring indirect light and high humidity, this striking plant reaches up to 1.5 feet in height. Ideal for tropical-themed designs or as an indoor accent, it requires regular, but cautious watering to avoid root rot.

Sun ShadeWater HighZones 10–11Type ShrubClimate Subtropical
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — shrub for shade; with its year-round blossoming, it provides a continuous pop of color and exotic, image 72
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — which can lead to root rot; shrub with red blooms, image 134Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — maintain a consistent soil moisture level but avoid waterloggingFlamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — maintain a consistent soil moisture level but avoid waterlogging; this plant flourishes at, image 133Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches and a characteristic curled spadix enveloped by a waxyFlamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — These glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span up to 6 inches long; red, image 151Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — which can be increased by placing the pot on a tray filled with water and pebbles; is a splendid, image 113+164

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Araceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — shrub for shade; with its year-round blossoming, it provides a continuous pop of color and exotic, image 72
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — which can lead to root rot; shrub with red blooms, image 134
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — maintain a consistent soil moisture level but avoid waterlogging
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — maintain a consistent soil moisture level but avoid waterlogging; this plant flourishes at, image 133
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches and a characteristic curled spadix enveloped by a waxy
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — These glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span up to 6 inches long; red, image 151
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — which can be increased by placing the pot on a tray filled with water and pebbles; is a splendid, image 113
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches and a characteristic curled spadix enveloped by a, image 50
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Direct sunlight can scorch its leaves; heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches and a characteristic
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzerianum), a vibrant evergreen perennial, thrives in USDA zones, image 121
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — When integrating it into a landscape design, it's crucial to mimic its native humid environment; while too
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — which can be increased by placing the pot on a tray filled with water and pebbles; is a splendid, image 89
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — red flowers in the garden; these glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span, image 70
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — shrub for shade
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — With its year-round blossoming, it provides a continuous pop of color and exotic flair; shrub for, image 93
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — These glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span up to 6 inches long; red, image 103
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — When integrating it into a landscape design, it's crucial to mimic its native humid environment, image 81
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — shrub with red blooms; which can lead to root rot, image 71
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — red flowers in the garden; these glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span, image 118
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Direct sunlight can scorch its leaves; heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches and a, image 155
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — waxy spathes which many mistake for flowers; a well-draining soil mix rich in organic matter is, image 150
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — red flowers in the garden; these glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span, image 166
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Preferring indirect light and high humidity, this striking plant reaches up to 1.5 feet in, image 51
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — These glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span up to 6 inches long; red, image 55
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