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The spunky sister of the popular Flamingo Flower, this new unique beauty is a must-have. The Livium Flamingo Flower is a year-round bloomer, consistently bringing a little much-needed vibes to any space. It can survive in low light, but medium to bright indirect sunlight will keep it happiest.
*Our blooms vary and may not arrive as they are pictured. We ship our plants still in buds, so you can enjoy a fresh bloom in your home.*
Anthurium Livium Care & Buying Guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Never direct sunlight.
Water thoroughly, but allow them to dry slightly between waterings.
Enjoys high humidity. Spritz occasionally.
Ideally, the Flamingo Flower likes it on average of 68° at night and upwards of 86°F during daylight hours.
Outside: Grow in early morning sun (2-4 hours) where nights are above 60°F.
Indoors: The Flamingo Flower prefers bright, indirect light for at least six hours in a southern, eastern and western windows.
Fertilize once a month during the growing spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer or topical granular soil fertilizer. Let the plant rest in the fall and winter.
Leach salt residue buildup away by flushing the potted plant each month. Let the water run out the drain holes.
When receiving the plant, do not repot immediately but wait at least 6-12 months or if the roots are beginning to get crowded and growing through the drainage holes.
Repot in the spring, using a 2" bigger pot to keep the roots drier. (Too big of a pot could cause the soil to dry slower, which is not helpful.) Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite to help with drainage.
Water your plant in the old pot before transferring over and let sit an hour. Place a piece of screening at the bottom of the container over the drainage hole to secure the soil and allow to drain. Add soil to the bottom to elevate the root ball. Lift the plant and release the roots against the existing planter. Use a clean knife or garden trowel to wedge between the pot and the soil to loosen.
Inspect the root ball. Notice if there are any dead or rotting roots and trim off with sterile pruners. If the plant is rootbound, cut through the roots to alleviate continued encircling.
Ensure the plant is sitting about 1" below the edge of the pot to avoid water spillage. Add more soil and backfill around the sides by tamping down. Fill up to the soil line but not over.
Water thoroughly, leaving the soil damp but not soggy. If settling occurs, add more soil.
Gently wipe clean with a soft, damp cloth or paper towel. Work gently from the stem's base toward the leaf's tip, cleaning both sides at once. After cleaning the leaves, remove any dead leaves or debris on the surface of the soil.
Refreshen the soil mixture if needed.
Prune away damaged or diseased leaves or flowers down to the stem base with sterile scissors.
Indoors: Propagate and divide Flamingo Flowers in the early spring when emerging from dormancy.
Pull from the container and brush or wash away the soil carefully. Carefully divide and keep at least two rhizomes together and repot in a rich, indoor potting soil mix.
Use a container that has drainage and is deep enough for the roots to grow. Place the rhizomes at least 1-2 inches down into the soil.
Set in bright, indirect sunlight while they are rooting.
Check the moisture and humidity each day and add misting to keep the soil moist while the roots establish.
After 6-8 weeks, roots will begin to form. You can tug onto the stem to ensure the roots are establishing.
Outdoors: Carefully loosen the soil and dig the tubers up, avoiding damaging the rhizomes. Divide the rhizomes and plant in new locations in your garden. Add rich, damp, and loamy soil in a part-shade morning sun location.
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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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