Shop Patch’s Anthurium plants
Explore our range of colourful and leafy anthurium plants and find the perfect tropical houseplant for your space. Also known as laceleaf plants and flamingo flowers, these easy-care favourites are loved for their low maintenance and striking look, making them a great option for first-time plant parents and experienced growers alike.
There are more than 1,000 anthurium plants in the world, but we’ve selected just a few of our favourites for our collection. Each boasts the easy care, luscious greenery and colourful leaves characteristic of this plant family, but they each have qualities that help them shine on their own. From perfectly pink Felicity, our Anthurium ‘Spirit’, to our red anthurium plant Fleur, known as Anthurium ‘Mille’ red, these beautiful plants stand out from the leafy crowd.
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Also known as flamingo flowers or laceleaf plants, anthuriums (anthurium andraeanum) originate from warmer areas of the Caribbean and South America. Our resident red lady is Fleur, and her heart-shaped leaves help her steal the show in any room. In their native habitat, anthuriums lounge around on the rainforest floor or hang out on bigger plants, attracting insects with their lovely bright leaves – known as “spathes”. Indoors, they are a dazzling yet durable houseplant. They also have spiked “flower” stalks rising from their leaves, which can last for up to three months.
A guide to Anthurium plants
Why are Anthuriums so popular?
These impactful plants have become a firm favourite thanks to their striking foliage, unique shapes and, of course, their vibrant and long-lasting colourful leaves (known as spathes). Anthuriums are also considered symbols of hospitality, love, good luck and passion, making them thoughtful gifts.
Where do anthuriums originate from?
Anthuriums are native to the warmest areas of the Caribbean and South America. In the wild, they grow in rainforests, either in the branches of larger trees or on the ground beneath them, where they enjoy applied light, regular rainfall and humid conditions.
Where is the best place to put an anthurium?
Thinking about where a plant comes from is the best way to approach plant care. As anthuriums are used to dappled light, not direct sun, and the tropical conditions of Caribbean and South American rainforests, they will love a spot with indirect light (anything too bright will burn their leaves) and high humidity, such as a bright bathroom or kitchen. Find out more in our anthurium care guide.
How do I get my anthurium to flower again?
With the right conditions, your anthurium’s spathes will keep blooming over and over, however they will eventually start to wilt at the end of their life cycle. Cut these struggling stems off as close as you can to the roots to encourage next year’s troupe. You can encourage growth, and more spathes, by feeding your anthurium with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer. Read our anthurium care guide for more tips on looking after your plant.
How often should an anthurium be watered?
These tropical plants love lightly moist soil. Water your anthurium when the top two inches of soil are dry, and be careful not to overwater – they won’t enjoy soggy soil.
Can anthuriums grow in just water?
Yes, anthuriums can grow in water! This type of growing is known as hydroponic planting, which means growing without soil. We have two hydroponic anthurium plants in our collection – Hugo in Glass, a Hydroponic anthurium white, and Rachel in Glass, a Hydroponic Anthurium ‘lilli’. For more advice on hydroponic planting, read our care guide.
Can anthuriums grow outside?
Not in the UK sadly. Our grey skies and frosty winters don’t suit these tropical plants. But they’ll be very happy in a warm and loving home. If you’re on the hunt for outdoor plants, we have a large collection of low-maintenance greenery and flowering plants specifically for outside spaces.
Are anthuriums toxic to cats and dogs?
Yes, anthuriums are toxic to dogs, cats and humans if ingested. The sap can also be harmful to the skin. If you’re worried about small family members, we recommend keeping these plants out of reach or in a room they rarely go into. Alternatively, we have a great selection of child and pet-safe plants that are completely non-toxic, giving greenery and peace of mind in one.
