Anthurium andreanum

Flamingo Lily, Oilcloth Flower, Tailflower, Laceleaf
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Sex Centre Aspiring to be Purified

The Mother’s Comment

The awakening of the consciousness to a higher life.

Colour

Pink, white

Message of the Flower

Purified Sex Centre

The Mother’s Comment

Is transformed into a force for progress.

Colour

White

Message of the Flower

Mastery of Sex

The Mother’s Comment

Instead of being dominated by sexual impulses, one must put them under the control of the highest will.

Colour

Red

Family

Araceae

Cultivars

Numerous, including 'Red Hot', 'Pink Champagne', and 'White Queen'

Person who named the flower

Édouard Andre

Flower Size

Spathe length varies, typically 15-20 cm long

Flower Texture

Waxy and smooth

Number of Petals

Not applicable; spathe and spadix

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant or no fragrance

Leaf Texture

Glossy, smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Rosette

Leaf Color

Dark green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Throughout the year in optimal conditions

Climate

Tropical; does not tolerate cold

Water Requirements

High, prefers consistently moist soil but not waterlogged

Soil Type

Well-drained, rich in organic matter

Temperature Ranges

Prefers 20C to 30C (68F to 86F)

Sun or Shade

Bright, indirect light; shade tolerant

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to root rot, aphids, and scale insects

Pollinators

Generally pollinated by beetles in its native habitat

Habitat

Native to Colombia and Ecuador

Role in the Ecosystem

Adds to the biodiversity and serves as an ornamental plant

Quotations

Not specifically noted

Ornamental

Widely used as an indoor ornamental plant

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Popular in floral arrangements and interior landscaping

Endangered Status

Not endangered; widely cultivated

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