Anthurium 'Red'

Anthurium Red is one of the most dramatic and long-lasting flowering houseplants you can bring home. Its glossy, heart-shaped flowers — technically spathes — are a vivid lacquer red that holds color for weeks at a time, far longer than cut flowers. Given enough light, it can bloom nearly year-round, cycling through flower after flower with minimal effort. The deep green, waxy foliage is beautiful even between blooms.

Good for beginners? Yes. Anthurium is more forgiving than its exotic appearance suggests. It tolerates average home conditions, communicates clearly when it needs water, and rewards consistent light with near-continuous flowering.

Safe for cats and dogs? Anthurium is toxic to pets if ingested. Keep out of reach of cats and dogs.

Light needs: Bright indirect light produces the most frequent and vivid blooms. It tolerates medium light but flowering slows significantly. Avoid direct sun which will scorch the glossy spathes and leaves.

Care at a glance: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Good drainage is essential — do not let it sit in water. High humidity keeps it happiest — mist occasionally or place near a humidifier. Feed monthly with a phosphorus-rich fertilizer in spring and summer to encourage blooming.

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Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum