Anthurium Livium: Overview

Anthurium Livium (Anthurium andraeanum ‘Livium’) is a gorgeous Flamingo Flower cultivar with pink flowers striped with white. Its lush leaves are dark green, glossy, and heart-shaped. These flowering plants belong to the Araceae family and grow aerial roots to help them absorb nutrients and moisture from the air.

Flamingo Anthurium plants are native to the tropical areas of Central and South America. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is most suitable to USDA hardiness zones 10-11, where it can grow outdoors. 

These beautiful tropical plants produce gorgeous, colorful blooms year-round that can last up to three months in the right conditions. They grow best in medium bright, indirect sunlight and are relatively easy to care for. Pet owners should know that Livium Anthurium is toxic to pets if ingested.

Because of its heart-shaped leaves and flowers, the Flamingo Lily is associated with love, affection, and hospitality. In Feng shui, this beautiful flower is believed to attract positive energy, abundance, and prosperity.

Flamingo plants come in other colors, like the beautiful Pink Anthurium, the radiant Red Flamingo Flower, and the enigmatic Black Anthurium.

Anthurium: Benefits

• One of the best air-purifying plants
• Gorgeous flowering plant with long-lasting blooms
• A romantic flower that makes a great gift
• Thrives in humid spaces  
• Mood-lifting and stress-relieving 

Anthurium Livium: Care Guide

Flamingo Flowers are amazing indoor plants and although they require extra care to thrive, these gorgeous plants are well worth it. Follow these Anthurium Livium care tips to help your plant thrive and produce large, healthy blooms.

Watering and Humidity

Water your Flamingo Flower Anthurium thoroughly and wait until the top few inches of the soil are dry before repeated watering. High humidity is important for proper Flamingo plant care, as this plant is native to the tropics. Mist it regularly or place its pot on a pebble-filled tray to trap moisture. An Anthurium also benefits from being grouped with other plants, since this increases humidity around the plants.

Light and Temperature

Medium to bright, indirect light is ideal for your Flamingo plant. Keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent leaf burns. Flamingo Anthuriums prefer temperatures ranging from 60℉ to 90℉. In warm climates, you can grow your Flamingo Flower on the porch in the morning sun, as long as the night temperatures are above 60°F.

Soil and Repotting

Your plant’s soil should be well-draining to prevent overwatering, which can lead to root rot. You can mix in some perlite to enhance drainage. You don’t need to repot your plant immediately. Anthurium plants don’t mind being slightly rootbound but will require refreshing them with new soil. Hence, repot your Anthurium plant every two years into a 2-inch larger pot.

Feeding and Propagation

Fertilize your plant monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season, letting it rest in winter when it goes dormant. In some cases, flushing your plant’s soil may be necessary to remove fertilizer salt buildup (salts can form a white residue on the soil and the pot). You can propagate your Anthurium plant by dividing it in spring or during repotting.

Pruning, Cleaning, and Common Problems

Vigorous pruning isn’t part of Anthurium care; remove any damaged or dead leaves if necessary. Once in a while, gently wipe your plant’s leaves with a soft cloth to remove dust.

Common issues with Flamingo Flowers include yellowing leaves due to overwatering and crisp leaf tips due to low humidity. Problems with flowering are usually caused by insufficient light. If you want your Anthurium to flower regularly, provide at least six hours of bright, indirect light daily and feed monthly with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer.

Anthurium Livium: Placement, Companion & Alternative Plants

Because of their long-lasting blooms, these tropical beauties are very popular in interior decoration; they add color and charm to indoor spaces with their glossy foliage and colorful flowers.     

Best Locations & Uses

• Ideal for beginner indoor gardeners
• Great for indoor environments with high humidity
• Perfect office or bedroom plant that cleanses the indoor air
• Suitable for homes with no pets  
• A thoughtful and meaningful gift for Valentine’s Day

Companion Plants

Combine your Anthurium Flamingo Livium with other tropical plants to create a lush atmosphere of greenery and relaxation in your home or office:

• Pineapple Plant with Fruit (Ananas comosus): With its exotic appearance and edible fruit, the Pineapple Plant is an eye-catching centerpiece and the perfect gift for any plant lover; get the Party in Paradise Duo to transform your living space into a tropical haven.
• Orange Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginea): With broad, glossy leaves and flowers, the Orange Bird of Paradise is a stunning tropical beauty, ideal for creating a relaxing atmosphere in your living space.
• Philodendron Birkin Plant (Philodendron 'Birkin'): The adorable Philodendron Birkin Plant has beautifully glossy, heart-shaped leaves with white stripes and is great at purifying indoor air from toxins.

Alternative Plants

Check out these amazing pet-friendly plants for a pet-safe indoor garden:

• Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia 'Variegata'): The easy-care and relatively drought-tolerant Baby Rubber Plant is prized for its charming, creamy foliage and beginner-friendliness.
• Calathea Setosa 'Compact Star' (Calathea setosa 'Compact Star'): With its colorful foliage, the lovely Calathea Setosa ‘Compact Star’ grows up to 3 ft. in height with proper care.
• Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus radicans): A gorgeous flowering vine, the Lipstick Plant is ideal for hanging baskets and shelves, with lush green, cascading stems and tube-like red flowers.  

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