Anthurium scherzerianum, the flamingo flower or pigtail plant, is a species of Anthurium native to Costa Rica. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit as an ornamental houseplant, kept at 15 \u00b0C or higher. It is naturally an epiphyte, growing on trees in the rainforest.\u00a0 Native to Central and South America, there are roughly 1,000 different species of anthurium plants. They’re perennials, and although they can be grown outdoors in warmer climates, they’re one of the\u00a0most compatible houseplants for indoor spaces<\/b>, and are often seen in an indoor garden collection.\u00a0 Anthurium \u2013 They are also known as flamingo flowers or pigtail plants and\u00a0are definitely toxic<\/b>. … If they are eaten, you will experience a painful burning sensation in your mouth. You may develop blisters and swelling inside of your mouth.\u00a0 Keep your anthurium plant away from heat ducts, ventilator grills and drafts. Water & Humidity \u2013 This houseplant requires low to medium amounts of water. Let the soil dry out in between watering. If you live in a hot area,\u00a0water about once every 2 to 3 days<\/b>; if you live in a rainy area, then water as necessary. Anthuriums are picky about their environment, and issues like soggy soil or insufficient lighting can prevent them from blooming. Encourage your anthurium to bloom by\u00a0providing lots of indirect sunlight<\/b>, proper watering, high humidity, and weekly feeding with diluted phosphorus-rich fertilizer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Anthurium scherzerianum, the flamingo flower or pigtail plant, is a species of Anthurium native to Costa Rica.<\/p>\n