Anthurium spp - Oddly named ‘Flamingo Flower’.
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The Plant: Anthuriums - Flamingo Flowers, because of the flower
colour - have few dark-green heart-shaped leaves, and a similarly
heart-shaped pink/red flower bract, with paler, (even cream), appendage!
(Spadix). Anthuriums grow predominantly in wet forest conditions -
well shaded.
Its needs: Shade or gloom. Well-draining but rich potting
compost. Enjoys warmth and humidity - Just like home. |
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Care: Water sparingly, and feed only twice per year. Mist-spray
to maintain humidity. Avoid cold. Cut back straggly leaf-stems. Watch
for red spider, mealy bug, scale pest.
Good for: Brightening a dark corner. Larger species popular for
flower-arranging.
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