Flamingo flower Anthurium scherzerianum

Water

Flamingo flowers require constantly moist soil. Throughout the growing season, water when the soil surface becomes dry to the touch. Typically, water once every 2 to 3 days.
In winter, water less frequently, but the soil should not be allowed to dry out completely.
Also, make sure the container you are using has excellent drainage. Anthuriums cannot tolerate overwatering of the roots.

Light

Flamingo flowers do best in bright, diffused light.
During the growth and flowering period (spring to late summer), a window facing south or west is best. In summer, the plant should be shaded to avoid sunburn.
In winter, a window facing east is suitable. 
With moderate light, you will not achieve blooming, however, the plant will be healthy.

Temperature

Flamingo flower is a heat-loving plant, and likes temperature of about 70-77°F.
During the winter, if possible, it should be kept in a cool environment at around 63°F for 1.5 to 3 months to give it the strength it needs to flower abundantly.

Pruning

Pruning may be necessary if the plant you bought is not feeling well. In this case, remove all the flowers to leave the plant with the strength to develop properly and adapt to new conditions. Also, the plant may need sanitary pruning. Old and diseased leaves are cut back with a sterile tool. And also remove the blooms that have bloomed with twisting motions at their base as needed.

Cleaning

Once a month

Soil

A coarse-fibrous mixture of leafy soil, sphagnum and light sod. The presence of large pieces of pine bark in the substrate is prefered.
The soil should easily let air and water to the roots of the plant.
To improve drainage perlite and a small amount of charcoal need to be added to the soil.

Repotting

The best time for transplanting is spring. Transplant the plant into a larger pot with larger drainage holes as needed.
For planting, you need to use a pot that will be 1,5 inches larger in diameter than the previous one. If planted in a too large pot, the plant will suspend growth of the above-ground part until the root system has mastered the entire volume of the container.
After transplanting, watering should be stopped for 3 to 5 days to give the root system time to adapt to the new soil. It is also necessary to stop watering so that any root wounds that may have appeared during transplanting can heal.

Humidity & Misting

Painter's-pallets need very humid conditions. A humidifier is the best option. But you can also put the plant on a tray of damp pebbles or put damp sphagnum moss on top of the soil to increase the humidity. 
If the air is too dry, the edges of the leaves will start to dry out and the plant will start to get sick.
The air humidity should be over 50%.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  All year round.

• Outdoor

  Does not like temperature changes, so if you live outside the Flamingo flowers' natural habitat, the plant is not desirable to be outside.

• Hardiness zone

  10 - 12 USDA

Life cycle

Flamingo flowers are growing all the time. Although the life span of a single specimen is a maximum of 10 years, it multiplies constantly and can live for decades with proper care.
The first flowering of a young plant comes after only 1 year. Flowering is possible all year round.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring

• The fastest and easiest way to propagate Painter's-pallet is by cuttings.
  Cuttings are separated from the adult plant. The cuttings are treated with shortening powder and placed in soil. Cover the young plants with cling film or glass to create a greenhouse effect and place the containers in a bright warm place, but without direct sunlight. 
  With the right conditions and successful rooting, new leaves will appear after about 2 months.

Pests

Spider mite, Nematode, Mealybug, Aphid

Diseases

Stem rot, Downy mildew, Root Rot, Avocado sunblotch viroid