The flamingoplant (Anthurium) is a cheerful, flowering houseplant that brings a splash of colour to your home. With the right care, it can bloom for months and stay healthy for years. Below you'll find practical, step-by-step advice for keeping your flamingoplant happy indoors.

Light: bright, but avoid direct sun

• Place your flamingoplant in a spot with bright, indirect light. A few hours of morning or late afternoon sun is fine, but avoid harsh midday sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
• Too little light may reduce flowering and cause leggy growth. Too much direct sun can lead to pale or brown-edged leaves.

Watering: keep the soil lightly moist

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry to the touch. In most homes, this means watering about once a week, but always check the soil first.
• Reduce watering in winter, as the plant grows more slowly.
• Empty any excess water from the saucer after watering to prevent root rot.

Humidity and temperature

• Flamingoplants prefer higher humidity (above 50%). If your home is dry, especially in winter, group plants together or place the pot on a tray with pebbles and water (without letting the pot sit in water).
• Keep the plant in a room between 18–25°C. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

Feeding and fertilising

• Feed your flamingoplant every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer with a balanced, liquid houseplant fertiliser, diluted to half strength.
• Do not fertilise in autumn and winter, when the plant is resting.

Pruning and removing old flowers

• Remove faded flowers and yellow or brown leaves by cutting them off at the base with clean scissors. This keeps the plant tidy and can encourage new blooms.

Repotting: when and how

• Repot your flamingoplant every 2–3 years, preferably in spring. Choose a pot just a few centimetres larger than the old one.
• Use a well-draining, airy potting mix. Many flamingoplants do well in a mix for aroids or orchids, but a standard houseplant mix with added perlite also works.

Encouraging blooms

• Consistent care is key: provide bright, indirect light, regular watering, and occasional feeding during the growing season.
• If your plant stops blooming, check the light level and avoid overwatering.

Common care mistakes

• Overwatering is the most common issue—always check the soil before watering.
• Placing the plant in direct, hot sunlight can cause leaf burn.
• Low humidity may cause brown leaf tips.