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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

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Araceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Photos (171)

Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — This plant flourishes at temperatures between 65°F and 80°F and appreciates high, image 160
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — red flowers in the garden; these glossy spathes are typically a vivid red or orange and can span, image 94
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — the Flamingo Flower thrives in USDA zones 11 to 12; but cautious watering to avoid root rot, image 152
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — the Flamingo Flower thrives in USDA zones 11 to 12; but cautious watering to avoid root rot
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — When integrating it into a landscape design, it's crucial to mimic its native humid environment
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzerianum), a vibrant evergreen perennial, thrives in USDA zones, image 145
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Direct sunlight can scorch its leaves
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — shrub with red blooms; which can lead to root rot, image 95
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — When integrating it into a landscape design, it's crucial to mimic its native humid environment, image 129
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — the Flamingo Flower thrives in USDA zones 11 to 12; but cautious watering to avoid root rot, image 80
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — A well-draining soil mix rich in organic matter is ideal; waxy spathes which many mistake for, image 63
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — the Flamingo Flower thrives in USDA zones 11 to 12
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — ensuring that the bottom of the pot is not submerged.<br><br>The Flamingo Flower; preferring, image 66
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — waxy spathes which many mistake for flowers; a well-draining soil mix rich in organic matter is, image 78
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Preferring indirect light and high humidity, this striking plant reaches up to 1.5 feet in, image 171
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — which can lead to root rot
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — A well-draining soil mix rich in organic matter is ideal; waxy spathes which many mistake for, image 87
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — It requires a shaded area that receives bright, indirect light
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — is a splendid choice for containers or as a lower tier plant in layered garden designs; which can, image 92
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — is a splendid choice for containers or as a lower tier plant in layered garden designs
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — is a splendid choice for containers or as a lower tier plant in layered garden designs; which can, image 140
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — With its year-round blossoming, it provides a continuous pop of color and exotic flair; shrub for, image 69
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Flamingo Flower (Anthurium scherzerianum), a vibrant evergreen perennial, thrives in USDA zones, image 73
Flamingo Flower Plant (Anthurium Scherzerianum) — Direct sunlight can scorch its leaves; heart-shaped leaves spanning up to 8 inches and a, image 59
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