Anthurium nymphaeifolium
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Anthurium nymphaeifolium

White flamingo flower

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 11–12
Click count
198
Observations
72

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Anthurium nymphaeifolium is a species of Anthurium found in Colombia to Venezuela.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Anthurium nymphaeifolium originates from habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, where it occurs in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, reflecting its adaptable and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Anthurium nymphaeifolium hails from tropical areas where the climate is usually warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to elevated temperatures and high humidity. It does not cope well with abrupt temperature changes and favors a steady temperature, so avoiding indoor temperature swings is important. It generally cannot tolerate cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature becomes too low, the plant may halt growth or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Anthurium nymphaeifolium will need the most fertilizer during its active growth phase, which occurs mainly in spring, summer, and early fall. Fertilization is required to supply essential nutrients the soil may lack, encouraging healthy root and stem development as well as the attractive foliage, which is a key feature of this particular plant.

🪴 Pot & Repot Once a year

Repot Anthurium nymphaeifolium in spring or summer once it’s warm enough, choosing a slightly larger pot with good drainage. After repotting, water thoroughly and place the plant in bright, indirect light. Consider using a moss pole for support as it grows.

Suggested frequency: Once a year
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Anthurium
Family
Araceae
Hardiness Zone
11-12
Mature Height
49 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
61 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Forest Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink
Flower Size
10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela

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Common Names (1)

en White flamingo flower