Anthurium (Andraeanum Group) Red Champion ('Anthbnena'PBR)
flamingo flower [Red Champion]
An upright, epiphytic perennial to approximately 50cm, with glossy dark green leaves. Bright red, heart-shaped spathes with yellow spadices are produced periodically throughout the year.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Red | Green | ||
| Winter | Red Yellow | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Araceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Anthurium are evergreen perennials, usually epiphytic and sometimes climbing, with large, simple or palmately lobed leaves, and spike-like flowering spadices each subtended by a colourful flat spathe
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow indoors in bright, indirect light, using an acidic potting mix of two parts ericaceous peat-free compost, one part perlite and one part orchid bark. Water freely and apply an orchid fertiliser every 2 weeks from spring to autumn. Provide high humidity by placing the container on a tray of moist gravel or pebbles. Water sparingly in winter, and keep above 18°C. See Anthurium cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division, stem or rhizome cuttings and offsets in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Sub-tropical
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required; remove dead leaves or flower stems at the base
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot and root rot from overwatering
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