Garden Care Guide

Flamingo Flower Care

Anthurium spp.

WARNING: The plant's sap is poisonous and irritates the skin. It is grown for its bright, colorful, long-lasting flowers (spathes). It needs plenty of bright but indirect light, high humidity and an airy potting mix (such as orchid mix).

Frost-tender (protect from frost) · 10 °C / 50 °F

Monthly care calendar

Timings are for a temperate Northern Hemisphere climate. In warmer areas tasks start earlier, in colder areas later; in the Southern Hemisphere shift them by six months.

January
  • Watering: Reduce watering. Water as the top of the soil dries (every 2-3 weeks).
  • Pruning: Cut only completely yellowed leaves or dried-out flower stalks at the base.
  • Plant protection: In dry indoor air, watch out for spider mites (neem oil).
  • General care: To increase humidity, mist the leaves with water or use a pebble tray. Protect it from cold drafts.
  • Pests & diseases: Dry leaf tips point to low humidity.
  • Frost risk: If frost is expected, cover with frost fabric; if in a pot, move to a sheltered place. Damaged below approximately 10 °C.
February
  • Watering: Water as the top of the soil dries out (every 2-3 weeks).
  • Pruning: Remove withered leaves and stalks.
  • Plant protection: Check for spider mites and mealybugs.
  • General care: Keep it away from radiators and try to keep the humidity level high.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for root rot.
  • Frost risk: If frost is expected, cover with frost fabric; if in a pot, move to a sheltered place. Damaged below approximately 10 °C.
March
  • Watering: Start watering as the soil loses moisture (every 1-2 weeks).
  • Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer or well-rotted organic fertilizer once when it wakes from dormancy.
  • Pruning: Remove yellowing leaves.
  • Plant protection: Check the new shoots for aphids.
  • General care: If the pot is too small, it is the best time for repotting with an airy soil mix.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for leaf spot diseases.
  • Frost risk: If frost is expected, cover with frost fabric; if in a pot, move to a sheltered place. Damaged below approximately 10 °C.
April
  • Watering: If there is no rainfall, water every 15 days.
  • Fertilizing: Every 2-3 weeks, apply a phosphorus-rich liquid fertilizer at half strength.
  • Pruning: Cut yellowing leaves and faded flowers at the base.
  • Plant protection: Check for mealybugs and scale insects (isopropyl alcohol).
  • General care: Propagation by root division can be done.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for root rot.
  • Frost risk: It should be kept indoors.
May
  • Watering: If there is no rainfall, water once a week.
  • Fertilizing: Continue fertilizing every 2-3 weeks.
  • Pruning: Regularly remove yellowing leaves and faded flowers.
  • Plant protection: Continue pest control.
  • General care: Spread a 5-7 cm layer of mulch over the root zone; it retains soil moisture and suppresses weeds. Do not pile mulch against the trunk.
  • Pests & diseases: Protect from direct sunlight, which causes leaf scorch.
  • Frost risk: None; it must be kept indoors.
June
  • Watering: Water deeply twice a week; prefer infrequent and generous watering over small and frequent. Water so that the soil is wetted 10-15 cm down from the surface.
  • Fertilizing: Continue fertilizing every 2-3 weeks.
  • Pruning: Regularly remove yellowing leaves and faded flowers.
  • Plant protection: Spider mites are the biggest risk in summer heat; check the undersides of the leaves.
  • General care: Ensure air circulation during extreme heat, but do not place plants directly in drafts.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for spider mites and bacterial spotting.
  • Frost risk: None; it must be kept indoors.
July
  • Watering: Water deeply twice a week; prefer infrequent and generous watering over small and frequent. Water so that the soil is wetted 10-15 cm down from the surface.
  • Fertilizing: Continue fertilizing every 2-3 weeks.
  • Pruning: Regularly remove yellowing leaves and faded flowers.
  • Plant protection: Continue checking for spider mites.
  • General care: Keep it in a position sheltered from midday sun; scorching at the leaf edges is a sign of burn.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for root rot and pests.
  • Frost risk: None; it must be kept indoors.
August
  • Watering: Water deeply twice a week; prefer infrequent and generous watering over small and frequent. Water so that the soil is wetted 10-15 cm down from the surface.
  • Fertilizing: Continue fertilizing every 2-3 weeks.
  • Pruning: Regularly remove yellowing leaves and faded flowers.
  • Plant protection: Continue checking for spider mites.
  • General care: Make sure the potting mix does not compact and stays airy.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for root rot.
  • Frost risk: None; it must be kept indoors.
September
  • Watering: If there is no rainfall, water once a week.
  • Fertilizing: Reduce fertilizing to once a month and stop at the end of the month.
  • Pruning: Cut only yellowing leaves and fading flower stalks at the base.
  • Plant protection: Check for spider mites and mealybugs (neem oil).
  • General care: Prepare a bright place for winter. Early autumn may be suitable for repotting.
  • Pests & diseases: Reduce watering against the risk of root rot.
  • Frost risk: None; it must be kept indoors.
October
  • Watering: If there is no rainfall, water every 15 days.
  • Fertilizing: Stop fertilizing.
  • Pruning: Remove yellowing leaves.
  • Plant protection: Do pest control.
  • General care: Place it in its brightest position for winter.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for root rot.
  • Frost risk: None; it must be kept indoors.
November
  • Watering: Reduce watering substantially (every 3-4 weeks).
  • Plant protection: Check for mealybugs.
  • General care: Keep it away from cold drafts and radiators. Increase humidity.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for root rot.
  • Frost risk: If frost is expected, cover with frost fabric; if in a pot, move to a sheltered place. Damaged below approximately 10 °C.
December
  • Watering: Reduce watering substantially (every 3-4 weeks).
  • Plant protection: Check for mealybugs.
  • General care: Evergreen leaves continue to lose water in winter. Water thoroughly once before the soil freezes.
  • Pests & diseases: Watch out for root rot.
  • Frost risk: If frost is expected, cover with frost fabric; if in a pot, move to a sheltered place. Damaged below approximately 10 °C.

The care advice on this page is general and for information only; it is not professional advice. Plant age, soil and your garden’s microclimate can change the outcome. Plant protection products are mentioned only as general information; they are regulated, and the choice, dose and timing must be decided by a qualified professional under local rules. Consult a landscape architect or agronomist before applying.

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