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Light and position
Bright indirect light and warmth; avoid strong summer sun and cold draughts.
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Anthurium care: light, watering and lasting colour
An anthurium brings a different kind of colour: a sculptural spathe above glossy leaves. It suits a warm home when there is enough daylight and the pot drains freely.
By Ma Petite Fleur · Updated 4 October 2026
Anthurium andraeanum foliage and flowers in a nursery setting.
Photo credit & licence
Photo: Forest and Kim Starr. CC BY 3.0 us. Original photograph on Wikimedia Commons. Resized and converted to WebP; any card crop uses the same licence. Educational illustration; plants and cultivars vary.
THE SHORT VERSION
Your care at a glance
Watering
Let the compost surface start drying, then water and drain thoroughly. Keep the root mix airy.
Read the full adviceFading colour
Retain healthy foliage. Check light and growing conditions before increasing fertiliser.
Read the full adviceWarmth and indirect light
Choose bright indirect light, avoiding strong summer sun and cold draughts. Anthuriums are sold year-round; a flower in the shop is not proof of a particular natural season. Keep the plant warm on the journey home.
Keep the compost airy
Let the compost surface start drying before watering, then drain thoroughly. An airy mix supports the roots; do not leave them sitting in water. Use houseplant feed as directed during active growth. Clean dusty leaves gently so their surface stays clear.
When colour fades
Remove spent flower stalks carefully and retain healthy foliage. If the plant is not producing new flowers, consider the light and overall growing conditions before increasing fertiliser. The coloured spathe is distinct from the central spike that carries the small flowers.
Choose a suitable household position
Anthuriums are toxic if eaten and can irritate skin. Keep them out of reach of children and pets, and wear gloves when handling them. Choose another gift if a secure position is not practical.
Buy for the room it will live in
Ask where the plant will stand and whether the inner pot can be lifted for watering. Look for undamaged leaves and a sound nursery pot. A dark shelf beside a bright window is not necessarily getting the same light as the windowsill; check the actual position during the day.
Care reference
RHS: Anthurium · flamingo flower ↗
Follow instructions supplied with your plant. This guide describes home care and does not represent current shop stock.
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See the care in practice
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VIDEO · Royal Horticultural Society
Houseplant basics with the RHS
General houseplant guidance to help you choose a position. Use this article for the particular plant’s watering and flowering needs.
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