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General characteristics
- Common name: Flamingo flower
- Scientific name: Anthurium andraeanum
- Family: Araceae
- Location: Bright, but not south-facing window sills in summer
- Minimum temperature: 15 ºC
- Credit memo: Every two weeks in spring and summer
Description of pink anthurium
Evocative of the extravagant hats of the New Orleans carnival, the decorative flowers of the flamingo bloom from spring to the end of summer Peeking out from between the spear-like leaves, its flowers are actually the spadix emerging from the waxy spathe. The spathes can be of many colors: white, yellow, green, pink, orange and red.
To the flower of flamenco likes a lot of light, away from direct sunlight and currents Also in winter, when the sun is weaker, so change its location. Make sure that the substrate never dries out completely, but avoid waterlogging, as this can rot the roots.
Replantar la flor del flamenco
Every two years they should be replanted in slightly larger containers. Position the root ball so that the roots that have grown above the substrate are visible. Cover with a layer of moistened moss. Mix coarse sand and mulch with the compost to improve drainage and provide the acidic conditions favored by these plants.
