Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds
  
Rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
1-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Spade shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Insect Bites
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
  
Alocasia brisbanensis
  
Common Name
Flamingo Flower
  
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
  
In Hindi
राजहंस फूल
  
Alocasia
  
In German
Flamingoblume
  
Alocasia
  
In French
flamant rose fleur
  
Alocasia
  
In Spanish
flamenco flor
  
Alocasia
  
In Greek
Flamingo λουλούδι
  
Alocasia
  
In Portuguese
flamingo flor
  
Alocasia
  
In Polish
flamingo kwiat
  
Alocasia
  
In Latin
flos Flamingo
  
Aglaonema
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Arales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Anthurium
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Colocasieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae