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Anthurium | Melito | Flamingo Flower
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Anthurium ‘Melito’, commonly known as a Flamingo Flower, is a tropical flowering houseplant known for its glossy green leaves and long-lasting colourful spathes. Compact and decorative, it brings a bold splash of colour to indoor spaces and can flower repeatedly when given the right conditions.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Bright Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Keep soil lightly moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings.
SOIL
Free-draining aroid mix. A blend of houseplant compost, orchid bark, and perlite works well to keep roots aerated.
REPOT
Repot every 1–2 years in spring if rootbound. Move up one pot size only.
HUMIDITY
Medium
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
Wipe the leaves occasionally and remove faded flowers to encourage fresh blooms.
COMMON MISTAKE
Most people damage this plant by overwatering or placing it in very low light.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 6–8 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • A health check • Help encouraging more flowers
PLANT FACT
The colourful “flower” of an Anthurium is actually a modified leaf called a spathe, while the true flowers grow along the central spike.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Central and South America