Medium
2 of 2 (100%)
Species
Anthurium andraeanum
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- anthurium
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Tropical
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 2 public plants
- collectors
- 2 collectors
At a glance
What Anthurium andraeanum is
Anthurium andraeanum is an upright houseplant known for its waxy, heart-shaped leaves and colorful spathes. It brings a tropical aesthetic to indoor spaces.
Living with this plant means managing its need for humidity. You will find that it rewards your care with steady, upward growth when placed in bright, indirect light.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Bright indirect
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Tropical
- Most common humidity
- High
The plant contains calcium oxalate crystals which cause irritation upon ingestion.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Anthurium andraeanum
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- 19th century
Botanical discovery
Collectors identified the plant in its native rainforest habitat. It was eventually moved into conservatory collections for observation.
- 20th century
Houseplant transition
The plant moved from specialized greenhouses into general homes. Growers began to appreciate its ability to adapt to indoor container life.
- Present day
Modern collection
You likely propagate your own plants using stem cuttings. It remains a fixture for those who enjoy maintaining a tropical microclimate at home.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 2 public items across collecto.rs.
Bright indirect
2 of 2 (100%)
Tropical
1 of 2 (50%)
High
2 of 2 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Anthurium andraeanum
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Questions
Frequently asked about Anthurium andraeanum
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Anthurium andraeanum?
Anthurium andraeanum is a species in the Anthurium genus. Commonly known as anthurium, a houseplant, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Anthurium andraeanum?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Anthurium andraeanum is Bright indirect light, medium watering, tropical temperatures, and high humidity.
How rare is Anthurium andraeanum?
Anthurium andraeanum is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Anthurium andraeanum called?
Anthurium andraeanum is also known as Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andraeanum (incl. hybrid cvs.), flamingo flower, Anthurium venustum, and Anthurium andraeanum var. roseum.
Where can I see real photos of Anthurium andraeanum?
Browse public Anthurium andraeanum collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Anthurium andraeanum on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Anthurium andraeanum, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Anthurium andraeanum collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.