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Common name: Anthurium ‘Lilli’ (Flamingo Flower)
Latin name: Anthurium andraeanum ‘Lilli’
Best position in the home: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and flowers. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices, and enjoys a warm, humid spot such as a bathroom or kitchen.
Water requirements: Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy. Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry. Reduce watering slightly in winter. Prefers higher humidity, so misting or placing near a humid environment can help it thrive.
Home impact: With its glossy green leaves and vibrant, long-lasting blooms, this plant adds a bold, tropical touch to any space. It’s perfect for brightening up interiors with colour. Not pet-friendly, as it is toxic if ingested.
Potential height at full growth: Typically grows to around 30–50cm in height, with a similar spread.
How to look after it: Place in bright, indirect light and keep in a warm environment. Water regularly to maintain light moisture, ensuring good drainage. Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Wipe leaves to keep them dust-free and encourage healthy growth. Repot every couple of years using a free-draining compost mix.
Beginner friendliness 3/5
Confident Beginner! Anthuriums are fairly easy to care for but do need the right balance of light, warmth, and humidity to keep flowering well.
Flowers can last for several weeks and may appear throughout the year in the right conditions. Brown leaf tips can indicate low humidity, while yellowing leaves may suggest overwatering.
Description
Common name: Anthurium ‘Lilli’ (Flamingo Flower)
Latin name: Anthurium andraeanum ‘Lilli’
Best position in the home: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves and flowers. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or offices, and enjoys a warm, humid spot such as a bathroom or kitchen.
Water requirements: Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy. Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry. Reduce watering slightly in winter. Prefers higher humidity, so misting or placing near a humid environment can help it thrive.
Home impact: With its glossy green leaves and vibrant, long-lasting blooms, this plant adds a bold, tropical touch to any space. It’s perfect for brightening up interiors with colour. Not pet-friendly, as it is toxic if ingested.
Potential height at full growth: Typically grows to around 30–50cm in height, with a similar spread.
How to look after it: Place in bright, indirect light and keep in a warm environment. Water regularly to maintain light moisture, ensuring good drainage. Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Wipe leaves to keep them dust-free and encourage healthy growth. Repot every couple of years using a free-draining compost mix.
Beginner friendliness 3/5
Confident Beginner! Anthuriums are fairly easy to care for but do need the right balance of light, warmth, and humidity to keep flowering well.
Flowers can last for several weeks and may appear throughout the year in the right conditions. Brown leaf tips can indicate low humidity, while yellowing leaves may suggest overwatering.
