The anthurium from South America impresses as a decorative houseplant with magnificent foliage and extravagant flower formation. Read useful information about the size of a flamingo flower here. This is how big the most beautiful varieties grow, their evergreen leaves and colorful flowers.
How big does a flamingo flower get?
The size of a flamingo flower varies between 30 cm and 100 cm depending on the variety. The leaves reach lengths of up to 45 cm and widths of up to 25 cm, while the inflorescences consist of colorful bracts (4-15 cm) and cylindrical spadix (2-15 cm).
How big does a flamingo flower get?
A flamingo flower grows30 cm to 100 cm tall. The actual size of the tropical arum family (Araceae) depends on the variety. Anthuriums reach these heights as houseplants:
- Large flamingo flower (Anthurium andreanum): 60 cm to 100 cm.
- Small flamingo flower (Anthurium scherzerianum): 30 cm to 50 cm.
- Crystal tail flower (Anthurium crystallinum): 40 cm to 60 cm.
How big are the leaves of a flamingo flower?
The leaves of a flamingo flower grow up to45 cm longand up to25 cm wide. Again, the leaf size is closely related to the anthurium variety chosen. The following overview gives the average key data:
- Leaf size Anthurium andreanum: 15 cm to 40 cm long, 5 cm to 15 cm wide (arrow-shaped)
- Leaf size Anthurium scherzerianum: 5 cm to 25 cm long, 1.5 cm to 6.5 cm wide (lanceolate).
- Leaf size Anthurium crystallinum: 25 cm to 45 cm long, 15 cm to 25 cm wide (heart-shaped).
How big is the blossom of a flamingo flower?
The inflorescence of a flamingo flower is composed of a colorfulbract(spatha) measuring 4 cm to 15 cm and a cylindricalpistonwith a length of 2 cm to 15 cm. The bright red, pink, or cream bracts of anthurium are mistakenly referred to as flowers. In fact, the real flowers of a flamingo flower sit on the cob and are 2 mm to 4 mm in size.
Tip
Fertilize flamingo flowers all year round
Regular fertilization provides the necessary growth energy so that a flamingo flower can reach its stately size. During the summer growth phase, add a liquid fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon) with a high phosphorus content to the irrigation water every week. From November to February, fertilize the anthurium every six to eight weeks. After repotting, the nutrient supply pauses for a month.
