Anthurium Andraeanum - The Stunning Flamingo Flower
The Show-Stopping Flamingo Flower
Get ready to fall completely in love with Anthurium andraeanum, affectionately known as the Flamingo Flower! This gorgeous tropical beauty produces the most spectacular waxy spathes in either soft romantic pink or crisp pristine white that honestly look like they've been sculpted from porcelain. Each bloom can last an incredible 6-8 weeks, and with the right care, your Anthurium will reward you with flowers throughout the entire year!
Why Choose Anthurium Andraeanum for Your Home?
- Year-Round Flowering Beauty! Unlike most flowering plants that bloom seasonally, Anthuriums produce their stunning spathes throughout the year, giving you constant colour and joy.
- Incredibly Long-Lasting Blooms! Each waxy spathe can last 6-8 weeks, far outlasting traditional cut flowers. It's like having a permanent floral arrangement!
- Air-Purifying Powerhouse! NASA's Clean Air Study found Anthuriums effective at removing formaldehyde, xylene, and ammonia from indoor air.
- Glossy Heart-Shaped Foliage! Even between blooms, those gorgeous deep green, glossy leaves make a stunning statement in any space.
- Perfect Gift Plant! With its elegant appearance and easy care nature, it's the ideal gift for plant lovers, housewarmings, or anyone who appreciates beautiful things.
- Adapts to Australian Homes! Thrives in our indoor conditions and loves the warmth of Australian summers.
Light Requirements
Your Flamingo Flower absolutely thrives in bright indirect light, which is the key to getting those gorgeous blooms to keep coming! Position it near a north or east-facing window where it receives plenty of filtered light without harsh direct sun. Too much direct sunlight can scorch those beautiful leaves, causing brown patches, while too little light means fewer flowers. If your Anthurium isn't blooming, try moving it to a brighter spot and watch the magic happen! During our Australian winter months (June through August), you can give it a touch more light as the sun is gentler.
Watering Your Flamingo Flower
Here's the thing about watering Anthuriums: they like to stay consistently moist but absolutely hate sitting in water! Allow the top third of the soil to dry out between waterings, then give it a good thorough drink until water runs from the drainage holes. It's important to only water when it suits the environment your plant is living in, as everyone's home is different! Factors like humidity, temperature, pot size, and your potting mix all affect how quickly the soil dries. In a chunky, well-draining mix, you might water more frequently than in a denser soil. Always tip out any excess water from the saucer to prevent root rot. During our warmer months (September through March), your Anthurium will be thirstier as it actively grows and flowers.
The Perfect Potting Mix
As natural epiphytes, Anthuriums grow on trees in the wild rather than in soil, so they need a chunky, airy mix that mimics their natural growing conditions. Our Ultimate Aroid Mix is absolutely perfect for Flamingo Flowers! The combination of orchid bark, perlite, coco coir, coco chips, and quality potting mix creates the ideal balance of drainage and moisture retention. This chunky structure allows air to reach the roots while still holding enough water to keep your plant happy. If you notice aerial roots growing from the stem, don't worry, that's completely normal and shows your Anthurium is thriving!
Humidity and Temperature
Coming from tropical rainforests, Anthuriums naturally appreciate higher humidity (60-80% is ideal), but they're surprisingly adaptable to average Australian household conditions! If you notice brown leaf tips, especially during our drier winter months when heating is on, your plant is asking for more humidity. The easiest solution is grouping your humidity-loving plants together to create a micro-humid environment, or running a small humidifier nearby. Bathrooms and kitchens with good light can be perfect spots due to naturally higher humidity.
Temperature-wise, your Flamingo Flower loves warmth and will thrive in typical Australian home temperatures between 18-29°C. Keep it away from cold drafts, air conditioning vents, and windows that get cold overnight during winter. Temperatures below 15°C can stress your plant and reduce flowering.
Feeding for Maximum Blooms
Want to see your Anthurium absolutely loaded with those gorgeous blooms? Feed it right! We recommend Growth Technology Flower Focus for flowering plants like Anthuriums, as it's specifically formulated to encourage abundant and vibrant flower formation. Use at every watering for optimum results at 3-5ml per litre of water. This complete fertiliser contains all 12 essential minerals in ionic form for immediate absorption, giving your plant everything it needs to produce those stunning spathes.
Pair it with Growth Technology Rootzone every 2-4 weeks in conjunction with your regular fertiliser to promote exceptional root health. Strong, healthy roots mean more energy for flower production! Flush monthly with plain water to remove traces of mineral salts build up. During our cooler months (April through August), reduce feeding as growth naturally slows.
Encouraging More Flowers
The secret to getting your Anthurium to bloom repeatedly is simple: bright light, consistent care, and patience! Here are our top tips:
- Provide as much bright indirect light as possible
- Maintain consistent watering and don't let it dry out completely
- Feed regularly during the growing season
- Remove spent flower spikes by cutting them off at the base to redirect energy to new blooms
- Give your plant a slight rest period in winter with cooler temperatures and reduced watering to encourage a flush of flowers in spring
Perfect For
- Living rooms and bedrooms needing a splash of elegant colour
- Bathrooms and kitchens with good light (they love the humidity!)
- Office spaces wanting sophisticated, long-lasting beauty
- Gift giving for any occasion
- Anyone wanting a flowering houseplant that actually keeps flowering!
- Plant parents ready to graduate from purely foliage plants
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't my Anthurium flowering? The most common reason is insufficient light. Move your plant to a brighter spot with more indirect light. Also ensure you're feeding it regularly during the growing season and maintaining consistent care.
How long do Anthurium flowers last? Each spathe (the colourful part most people call the flower) can last an incredible 6-8 weeks! The actual flowers are the tiny bumps on the central spike (spadix). With proper care, your plant will produce new spathes throughout the year.
What are those little roots growing from the stem? Those are aerial roots, completely normal for Anthuriums! In the wild, they use these to cling to trees and absorb moisture from the air. You can tuck them into the soil, mist them occasionally, or just leave them be.
Is Anthurium safe for pets? Unfortunately no. Anthuriums contain calcium oxalate crystals which can cause irritation and swelling if chewed or ingested. Keep your Flamingo Flower out of reach of curious pets and children.
Please Keep in Mind
Each plant is unique and may vary slightly from the images shown. The photos are representative examples of the quality and characteristics you can expect, but natural variations in leaf shape, flower colour intensity, and growth patterns make every plant one-of-a-kind. This individuality is part of what makes growing plants so special! For information on how your plant will be shipped, please refer to our shipping and delivery section.
If you are from a quarantine restricted state and would like to purchase this plant we recommend using Paradise Distributors concierge service, make sure to contact them prior to purchasing: info@rareplants.net.au
Shipping & Greenhouse Collection
Let's Talk About How Your Plants Get to You!
Alright, so here's the deal with shipping - we try our best to send all our plants potted and ready to go, but sometimes due to larger orders or when we're moving through some big changes, we'll send some plants semi-bare rooted. If you haven't come across this before, it basically means we carefully remove a bunch of the soil before packing them up. I know that might sound a bit scary if you've never ordered plants online before, but trust me, this is actually a really smart way to do it! The main reason we do this is because it creates so much more room in the box, which means we can fit way more plants in one shipment for you. More plants in one box = more green goodness arriving at your door at once! The plants honestly handle the journey better without all that heavy, wet soil sloshing around too. Just make sure you've got some fresh potting mix ready to go when your green babies arrive, because they'll want to get tucked into their new home pretty quickly!
Now, let's chat about what actually fits in our boxes. We can safely fit about 4-6 plants in one box, or if you're stocking up on supplies, one box can hold 3 bags of medium plus 1L of Growth Technology. We really don't recommend adding heavy items with your plants though - it just puts extra stress on your precious plants during transit and limits how many we can fit. If your order ends up being heavier than our standard box can handle, we'll reach out to you about additional postage fees. We're always transparent about costs, no sneaky surprises!
When Does Everything Ship Out?
Here's how our timeline works - we process and ship orders the week after you place them. So if you order on a Tuesday, your plants will get packed and sent out sometime the following week. We ship Monday through Friday (because let's be real, we all need weekends to recharge!), and we're aiming to get your order out within 4-6 business days of processing. Sometimes things take a tiny bit longer because we're a small but mighty team, and we take absolute care in making sure every single plant is packed perfectly. Like, we're talking individual attention for each plant here. We don't rush this stuff!
Once your order ships, you'll get an email with your tracking number. If you haven't received that tracking email, it just means we're still working on your order - it hasn't left us yet. Please be patient with us! We promise we're working as fast as we can while still making sure everything is done right. We pack orders in chronological order to keep things fair for everyone, so no one's getting special treatment or jumping the queue. First come, first served, that's how we roll!
The Journey to Your Doorstep
All our orders ship with Australia Post, and here's something cool - they operate 24/7! That means even if your order gets sent out on a Friday afternoon, it's still making its way to you over the weekend. The postal system doesn't sleep, and honestly, that's pretty amazing for getting plants to you quickly. You can generally expect your plants to arrive within 2-7 days after we ship them, depending on where you are in Australia. Metro areas tend to be quicker, regional spots might take the full week, but either way, your tracking number will keep you in the loop the whole time.
And here's the thing that always blows people's minds - our plants are absolute troopers. We've tested this extensively, and they can genuinely survive in their boxes for up to three weeks if needed. Obviously we don't want them sitting around that long, but life happens, mail gets delayed sometimes, and we want you to know that your plants are prepped and ready to handle whatever the postal system throws at them. While we do our best to avoid delays, occasional unforeseen circumstances may slightly impact delivery times, but rest assured, your plants are packed with extra care and are tougher than you think!
Quarantine States (WA, NT, TAS)
We currently only ship directly to non-quarantine states. Unfortunately, biosecurity restrictions make it pretty complicated to send plants to Western Australia, Northern Territory, and Tasmania. But don't worry, we've got a solution for you! If you're from a quarantine restricted state and would like to purchase plants from us, we recommend using Paradise Distributors' concierge service. They're absolute legends and can handle all the biosecurity paperwork and requirements for you. Make sure to contact them prior to purchasing so they can give you all the details and help you out: info@rareplants.net.au
Come Visit the Greenhouse! (Rockdale)
If you're local or just love the idea of picking up your order in person, we've got you covered! Greenhouse collection from our Rockdale location is available the same week you make your purchase. Our opening hours are always changing, so make sure to check booking availability on our 'Visit the Greenhouse' page before purchasing. After you've paid for your order, just head over and book a time slot that works for you. You'll get to pick up your plants AND have a wander through the greenhouse while you're here, which honestly is such a vibe. Just please wear a mask if you're feeling unwell - it's a small space and we want to keep everyone safe and healthy!
Catch Us at Markets!
We do regular markets around Sydney and would love to meet you in person! If you'd prefer to skip shipping altogether and grab your order at one of our market stalls, just email us at info@growinggroundsaustralia.com and we can arrange collection at an upcoming market. It's a great way to chat plants face-to-face, see what else we've got on the day, and save on postage!
Questions? We're Here for You!
If you've got any questions about shipping, tracking, or literally anything else, please don't hesitate to contact us at info@growinggroundsaustralia.com. We love chatting with you guys and we're always happy to help troubleshoot, answer questions, or just talk plants!
Much love from the GG's Team 🌱
