Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo flower)

Botanical name

Anthurium andraeanum

Other names

Flamingo flower, Tail flower , Flamingo lily

Genus

Anthurium Anthurium

Species

A. andraeanum - A. andraeanum is an evergreen perennial for indoor use. It has dark-green, shiny, heart -shaped leaves and througout the year, producess exotic red flowers consisting of shiny, scarlet, heart-shaped spathes with a yellow spadix.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Toxicity

All parts are poisonous. Ingestion usually does not occur because chewing quickly causes painful irritation of the mouth and throat.

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Colour

Flower

Scarlet in All seasons

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Mealybugs , Scale insects

Specific diseases

Leaf spot

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo flower) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Conservatory, Flower Arranging, Greenhouse

Cultivation

Plant indoors in one part fibrous loam, one part coarse sand with two or three parts leaf mould with the addition of charcoal, covering the crowns with moss. Avoid temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight.

Soil type

Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 12, Zone 11

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo flower)

Common pest name

pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale

Scientific pest name

Ceroplastes rubens

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo flower)

Common pest name

Banana root nematode; Banana toppling disease nematode; Black head disease of banana; Burrowing nematode; Citrus burrowing nematode; Nematode root rot; Spreading decline of citrus

Scientific pest name

Radopholus similis similis

Type

Nematode

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Nematode pest which could be damaging in tropical glasshouse environments EU listings helps reduce likelihood of entry.

About this section

Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/