Tropical Purple Flamingo Flower Anthurium Live Plant for Home - 13cm Ceramic Pot

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The easiest and most popular ways include taking a cutting to root in soil or water, or dividing a mature plant with developed roots. The most important thing to get right is that your Anthurium is getting the right amount of light and water. These plants require bright, indirect light and moist but well-draining soil to thrive.

Also, the purple spadix does not start from the base of the bloom but has a short stem. The leaves are not heart-shaped but elliptical and elongated and not as glossy as in other types of flamingo flowers. The Purple Anthurium plant is a delicate creature that requires a specific range of humidity to thrive. The ideal humidity range for these plants is between 60% to 80%, and anything outside of this range can cause serious problems. If the humidity level drops below 50%, the plant may start to show signs of stress, such as wilting leaves, brown leaf tips, and stunted growth. This is because the plant is not getting enough moisture to sustain itself, and it is struggling to survive. Mealybugs are soft, cotton-like insects that latch onto plant stems and leaves, draining the sap and causing yellowing and wilting. It’s hard to express the decorative value of exotic flamingo flower varieties, or Anthurium…Super glossy, waxy, colorful blooms that look like heart shaped ceramic plates, fleshy, large leaves with a sheen that looks like polish some reaching a whopping 5 feet in size (1.5 meters)! … Because of this, you should move your Anthurium closer to the windows to give it a bit of extra sunlight exposure. During the growing season (spring and summer) this sunlight is too harsh, but it's the perfect sunlight exposure during the winter. The perfect soil for your Anthurium

Read more about different Anthurium varieties. New Flower Emerging from my Anthurium andraeanum in spring Anthurium scherzerianum

Create the ideal environment by placing the pots somewhere that stays right around 70°F and features lots of bright, indirect light. Also mist the cutting and soil often, and run a humidifier in the area if you have one.

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If you live in an area with extreme temperature fluctuations, it's better to bring your Anthurium indoors during the evening or if the temperature drops suddenly, as they don't tolerate cold weather well.

Flowering anthuriums like high humidity, but they do not have the same humidity needs as non-flowering varieties. Try to provide humidity in the 50-60% range. Placing the Anthurium Purple in a humid area like a bathroom or kitchen may provide enough dampness. If you notice the leaves drying out along the edges then that is a sign the plant needs more humidity. It may be necessary to use a humidifier or a pebble tray with water to increase the moisture in the air. Fertilizer While anthurium house plants aren’t lethally toxic, they are poisonous, and can harm humans, pets, or horses who consume them.Anthurium pests are minimal, but look for spider mites, scale, white fly, and mealy bugs. Use a mild insecticidal soap or gently swab the affected area with a soft cloth or cotton soaked with rubbing alcohol. Anthurium Propagation Tips In the winter, the sun isn't as strong and sits lower in the sky during the day. This means that there is less sunlight coming in through the windows and your house is darker during the day.

For the healthiest specimens long-term, begin by carefully choosing suitable soil. Like other air plants, anthuriums thrive in a coarse and porous growing medium that drains well. The ideal watering schedule for the Purple Anthurium plant is to water it thoroughly once a week during the growing season (spring and summer) and reduce watering during the dormant season (fall and winter). However, the frequency of watering may vary depending on the environmental conditions. For instance, if the plant is exposed to high temperatures or dry air, it may require more frequent watering. Read more about the Anthurium division process as well as Anthurium propagation. Anthurium Pruning StepsHowever, both natural species of Anthurium and cultivars have amazing qualities as houseplants and as garden perennials, and, despite being exotic, they are low maintenance. So welcome to a great journey in the life, care and range of varieties of flamingo flowers! If your Anthurium is not flowering, read my extensive guide on common issues here. Potting And Repotting The spathes are bright red, heart-shaped but with small lobes, and of the same eye-catching and energetic color.