Flamingo flower
Anthurium scherzerianum · Flamingo flowers · Arum family
Also known as: Flamingo Lily · Pigtail Anthurium · Painter's Palette
Easy30–40cmNot pet-safe
Flamingo flower care at a glance
Flamingo flower (Anthurium scherzerianum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Flamingo flower
Possible pests on Flamingo flower include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Flamingo flower is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
- Aphids Low
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Low
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Frequently asked questions about Flamingo flower
- Which pests affect Flamingo flower?
- Possible pests on Flamingo flower include Spider mites, Mealybugs, Scale insects and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Flamingo flower?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Flamingo flower toxic to cats and dogs?
- Flamingo flower is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Flamingo flower need?
- Flamingo flower has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Flamingo flower need?
- Flamingo flower prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Flamingo flower frost-hardy?
- Flamingo flower is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 16 °C.