Anthurium pink flamingo

🌸 Anthurium ‘Pink Flamingo’ Overview

Anthurium ‘Pink Flamingo’ is a striking tropical houseplant known for its glossy, heart-shaped leaves and vivid pink spathes (flower bracts). Unlike the traditional red Anthuriums, this variety brings a soft, playful pop of pink to any indoor space, making it a favorite for collectors and tropical décor enthusiasts.

✨ Appearance

• Heart-shaped, glossy deep green leaves

• Bright pink spathes with contrasting yellow spadices

• Compact, upright growth habit

• Flowering occurs throughout the year under optimal conditions

• Typically grows 12–18 inches tall indoors

Those pink “flamingo” blooms are long-lasting and elegant — a showstopper!

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light

• Can tolerate medium light but flowering may slow

• Avoid direct sun — leaves and flowers can scorch

💧 Water

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings

• Use well-draining soil to prevent root rot

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 65–80°F

• Prefers high humidity (60%+) for best growth and flowering

• Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 60°F

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining tropical or aroid mix:

  • Potting soil

  • Perlite

  • Orchid bark or coco coir

• Soil should retain some moisture but not stay soggy

🌿 Growth & Care

• Moderate grower

• Fertilize lightly every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer

• Remove dead or yellow leaves to maintain appearance

• Flower spikes arise from the base of the plant — don’t remove them too early

🐾 Pet Safety

• Toxic if ingested

💖 Why People Love It

• Stunning, long-lasting pink blooms

• Compact and decorative for tabletops, shelves, or counters

• Easy-care tropical aroid

• Adds a pop of color and elegance indoors

• Collector-friendly and visually striking