Anthurium scherzerianum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Costa Rica
Plant Profile: Anthurium scherzerianum
Names
Flamingo Lily, Fleabane, Oilcloth Flower, Painter's Pallet, Pigtail Plant, Tail Flower
Phonetic Spelling:an-THUR-ee-um sher-zer-ee-AY-num
Genus:Anthurium
Species:scherzerianum
Family:Araceae
The 'Flamingo Flower' is a striking houseplant known for its vibrant red and yellow blooms, complemented by lush green foliage. This plant hails from the tropical regions of Costa Rica.
Anthurium scherzerianum Feature Summary
Anthurium scherzerianum Image Gallery
Tags
#showy flowers
#poisonous
#houseplant
#red flowers
#interiorscape
#spadix
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#tropical feel
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Anthurium scherzerianum Feature Summary
Attributes
Costa Rica
Perennial
Flowers
Red or orange spathe and coiled yellow spadix.
Gold/Yellow
Red/Burgundy
Orange
Spadix
Poisonous to Humans
Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing
Insoluble calcium oxalates
Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Cultural Conditions
10a
10b
11a
11b
12a
12b
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Anthurium scherzerianum Image Gallery
Anthurium scherzerianum Attributes
Anthurium scherzerianum: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Anthurium scherzerianum Flowers
Anthurium scherzerianum: Flower Description
Red or orange spathe and coiled yellow spadix.
Anthurium scherzerianum: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Orange
Red/Burgundy
Anthurium scherzerianum: Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Anthurium scherzerianum: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Anthurium scherzerianum Poisonous to Humans
Anthurium scherzerianum: Poison Symptoms
Oral irritation, pain and swelling of mouth, tongue, and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting (not horses), difficulty swallowing
Anthurium scherzerianum: Poison Toxic Principle
Insoluble calcium oxalates
Anthurium scherzerianum: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Anthurium scherzerianum: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Anthurium scherzerianum Whole Plant Traits
Anthurium scherzerianum: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Anthurium scherzerianum Cultural Conditions
Anthurium scherzerianum: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
11a
11b
12a
12b
Anthurium scherzerianum Leaves
Anthurium scherzerianum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Anthurium scherzerianum Stem
Anthurium scherzerianum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Anthurium scherzerianum Landscape
Anthurium scherzerianum: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
