Flamingo lily
Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André · Araceae
Toxic to pets
Also known as Flamingo flower, Painter's palette, Laceleaf
Pet safety
Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs. Toxic to horses.
Clinical signs: Chewing the plant releases calcium oxalate crystals causing irritation and pain to lips, oral cavity, and throat.
Source: Pet Poison Helpline .
Care
- LightBright indirect
- WaterKeep evenly moist
- HumidityHigh
- Temperature18°C – 30°C · 64°F – 86°F
- DifficultyModerate
- SoilAroid mix
- FertilizingEvery 2 weeks, growing season
Size & habit
- Mature height (indoor) 40–60 cm
- Habit
- Growth rateModerate
Common problems
Propagation
Sources
- Taxonomy GBIF #2872695
- Toxicity Pet Poison Helpline
- Supporting sources
- Pet Poison Helpline — Anthurium (genus): Toxic to cats and dogs — microscopic oxalate crystals
- ASPCA — Anthurium scherzeranum (sibling species, same genus): Toxic to dogs, cats, horses — insoluble calcium oxalates
- MSD Veterinary Manual — Anthurium spp.: Raphides in leaves and stems
- Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.
- Image AI illustration from a photograph by agujaceratops , licensed CC BY 4.0 , via iNaturalist .