It is no surprise that anthuriums are among the most popular indoor plants. With large flowers and boldly shaped leaves, the easy-care plants look magical. We present twelve of the most beautiful Anthurium varieties.
In a nutshell
- Anthuriums are known as anthuriums
- come from the aroid family
- Flowers are spadix in the middle of the colored bract
- usable as a cut flower
- suitable for improving the air quality in the office
Table of contents
- Anthurium variety
- Anthurium andreanum
- Anthurium clarinervium
- Anthurium crystallinum
- Anthurium forgetii
- Anthurium insigne
- Anthurium jenmanii 'Gold'
- Anthurium luxurians
- Anthurium magnificum
- Anthurium plowmanii
- Anthurium scherzerianum
- Anthurium veitchii
- Anthurium warocqueanum
- frequently asked Questions
Anthurium variety
About 1000 different Anthurium species are known today. Many are found in tropical areas, some can be cultivated as houseplants. Most of the offered breeds are from the species Anthurium andreanum (Great flamingo flower) and Anthurium scherzerianum (Small flamingo flower) emerged. But there is more! These are twelve of the most popular Anthurium varieties.
A notice: anthurium are common due to their attractiveness and air-purifying properties in offices to find.
Anthurium andreanum
With intensively colored bracts in white, yellow, pink, red or black, the large flamingo flower is an eye-catcher in the living room. This Anthurium variety also looks good in a bouquet. In optimal conditions, it grows up to a meter tall and blooms all year round. Anthurium andreanum hybrids are excellent for indoor cultivation. In summer you can also place the flamingo flower in a partially shaded, wind-protected place on the terrace.
- Origin: Colombia, Ecuador
- Leaves: oblong, heart-shaped on a short stalk
- Flowering period: January to December
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Watering: regularly, do not let the substrate dry out
- Fertilize: every six to eight weeks from April to August
Source: Michael Gaebler, Anthurium andreanum Princess Amalia Elegance, Edited from Plantopedia, CC BY 3.0
Attractive varieties:
- Anthurium 'Altimo': bright red flowers
- Anthurium 'Beauty Queen': creamy white flowers with pink veins
- Anthurium 'Bianco': bright white flowers
- Anthurium 'Dark Red': dark red flowers
- Anthurium 'Misty': pink flowers
Anthurium clarinervium
This flamingo flower bears the name "Sweetheart Flower" rightly so. The leaves have a pronounced heart shape, which is further emphasized by the silver leaf veins on the dark green background. The variety forms a decorative gnarled trunk. Yellowish, flask-shaped flowers appear in June, but they are rather inconspicuous.
- Origin: Mexico
- Leaves: Heart-shaped, dark green with silver veins
- Location: bright, without direct sunlight
- Watering: regularly, never let the substrate dry out
- Fertilize: every six weeks from April to August
Anthurium crystallinum
Source: Dinkum, Anthurium crystallinum serres du Jardin du Luxembourg, Edited from Plantopedia, CC0 1.0
The dark green leaves of this flamingo flower are streaked with light veins. In some variants of this species, the areas next to the leaf veins have a soft light color. This way the pattern appears as if it has been processed with a blur. The leaves, which sit on a reddish stalk, can grow up to 45 centimeters long.
- Origin: Colombia
- Leaves: large, heart-shaped, dark green on front with white veins, light green on back
- Location: partially shaded
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
A notice: Anthurium crystallinum likes air to reach the roots. For this reason, a loose substrate should be chosen. Dense substrate can be loosened up with orchid bark.
Anthurium forgetii
This Anthurium variety is a little less conspicuous because the leaf veins are less prominent. But the velvety green leaves are also so magical.
- Origin: Colombia
- Leaves: Dark green leaves with a velvety surface
- Location: partially shaded
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
Anthurium insigne
This enchanting species of anthurium impresses with its imposing leaves supported on long stalks. They are sword-shaped, very pointed, and rounded inward on the side of the stem. The upper sides of the leaves are beautifully structured, the edges are wavy.
- Origin: Colombia
- Flower: inconspicuous
- Leaves: Sword-shaped, mid-green, textured leaves with a wavy margin
- Growth height: 60 to 80 centimeters
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
Anthurium jenmanii 'Gold'
This Anthurium variety, which is difficult to obtain, is a real rarity. The reason for this is its magical leaves, which initially grow out of a rosette. They are golden yellow or green in color and have yellow leaf veins running through them.
- Origin: Colombia
- Leaves: golden yellow to green, upright growing
- Location: partially shaded, in an east or west window
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
Anthurium luxurians
This Anthurium is considered the diva among the flamingo flowers. She impresses with glossy leaves supported by strong stems. Young leaves are reddish. As they get older, they take on the beautiful dark green color.
- Origin: Mexico
- Leaves: heart-shaped, dark green with clearly visible leaf veins
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Watering: when the surface has dried
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
Tip: Anthuriums develop well at high humidity of about 60 percent. In the bright bathroom Do you feel comfortable.
Anthurium magnificum
Source: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Anthurium magnificum kz1, Edited from Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hardly any other houseplant is more beautiful and exotic than the ornamental anthurium. In its native Colombia, it grows on rocky slopes.
- Origin: Colombia
- Leaves: Heart-shaped, dark green with prominent white veins
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
Anthurium plowmanii
Source: Raditya Nanta, Anthurium plowmanii, Edited from Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
This flamingo flower grows fast and dense. With good care you will get a bushy plant with large, pointed leaves. The reddish stems form a great contrast to the medium-green foliage.
- Origin: Peru, Brazil, Paraguay
- Leaves: green, large, tapering, wavy at the edge
- Location: partially shaded
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
Anthurium scherzerianum
Source: Photo by David J. rod, Anthurium scherzerianum Rothschildianum 3zz, Edited from Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Lesser Flamingo Flower appears smaller and more compact. This Anthurium variety impresses with its abundance of flowers in red, pink, white, yellow or orange and firm pistils.
- Origin: Guatemala, Costa Rica
- Leaves: elongate, heart-shaped on a very short stalk
- Flowering period: June to December
- Location: sunny to semi-shady
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
A notice: Anthurium flowers convince as cut flowers. They look decorative in a bouquet and last almost a month.
Anthurium veitchii
Source: Txecoloco, Fata Morgana Prague 10 Anthurium veitchii, Edited from Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Anthurium veitchii impresses with its green leaves, which can grow up to one meter long and up to 30 centimeters wide.
- Origin: Colombia
- Flower: inconspicuous
- Leaves: Elongated medium green leaves with yellow-green veins
- Location: partially shaded
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
Anthurium warocqueanum
Source: pajast, Anthurium waroqueanum, Edited from Plantopedia, CC0 1.0 (Left); Steven Walling, Anthurium warocqueanum at Conservatory of Flowers, Edited from Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0 (to the right)
This Anthurium species, also known as Queen Anthurium known, is more delicate than most other anthuriums. Under no circumstances should it be exposed to direct sunlight.
With its elongated dark green leaves with yellow-green veins on the velvety surface, the houseplant looks very elegant.
- Origin: Colombia
- Flower: inconspicuous
- Leaves: Narrow dark green leaves with yellow-green veins
- Location: partially shaded
- Watering: weekly after finger test
- Fertilize: every four weeks from April to August
frequently asked Questions
Anthuriums grow best in high humidity. Shower the plants regularly or spray the leaves with water. Do not water too much, waterlogging is to be avoided at all costs. First do a finger test. It is best to use low-lime water for watering. Rainwater is the best choice. Anthuriums should be fertilized about every four weeks during the growing season. However, take a break in winter.
Anthurium flowers require loose substrate. Many varieties grow in their homeland on rocky slopes and can get by almost without soil. Pine bark is well suited, and the plants also thrive in hydroponics.
Yes, all parts of the anthurium are toxic to humans and pets. Therefore, place the plants in the apartment in such a way that small children and curious cats cannot get close and put parts of the plant in their mouths.
