

Meet the plant
Glossy blooms in a compact pot
Anthurium andraeanum (compact hybrid) · also known as Flamingo flower, laceleaf, anthurium
Native to Colombia and Ecuador
Anthurium's 'flowers' are glossy, heart-shaped spathes that last for weeks. This mini form keeps the same look in a small pot.
- A mini Anthurium in a 9cm grow pot, sized for a desk, shelf or large vented terrarium.
- Glossy, heart-shaped leaves and waxy flowers that can last for weeks.
- Simple watering rhythm: when the top 3cm of soil is dry.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright, indirect light in a north- or south-facing room, out of direct sun, which burns its leaves. A little extra humidity, such as a bathroom, keeps leaves glossy.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- When top 3cm is dry
- Humidity
- Medium to high
- Temperature
- 16 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Chunky, airy mix
- Feeding
- Half-strength, monthly
- Growth
- Slow, stays compact
- Outdoors
- No, indoors only
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright, indirect light, well away from direct sun.
- Water when the top 3cm of soil is dry, and let the excess drain away.
- Remove faded flowers at the base to make room for new ones.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Brown, scorched leaf patchesDirect sun. Move it back from the window.
- Yellow leaves and soggy soilOverwatering. Let the top 3cm dry before watering again.
- No new flowersNot enough light. Move it to a brighter spot out of direct sun.
Questions
Good to know
What size will I receive?
What size will I receive?
A mini plant in a 9cm grow pot. Flower colour may vary, and it may or may not have flowers when it arrives. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Can it go in a terrarium?
Can it go in a terrarium?
While small, in a large open or vented one. It likes humidity but needs some airflow, so avoid small sealed jars.
How long do the flowers last?
How long do the flowers last?
Each spathe can last several weeks, and healthy plants flower on and off through the year.
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