Comments on: Proper Care For An Anthurium Flamingo FLower http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/ the official Flower Shop Network blog Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:50:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mandy Maxwell http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-384986 Mandy Maxwell Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:19:15 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-384986 You know, my grandmother always said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." If your plants are enjoying the environment they are in, I wouldn't mess with it until it requires it. I am not sure how well these plants will do over-wintering, Ft. Lauderdale may still be too cold for these plants. Just keep a close eye on them. Perhaps one of our readers has more experience and can give you more advice. You know, my grandmother always said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." If your plants are enjoying the environment they are in, I wouldn't mess with it until it requires it. I am not sure how well these plants will do over-wintering, Ft. Lauderdale may still be too cold for these plants. Just keep a close eye on them. Perhaps one of our readers has more experience and can give you more advice.

]]> By: Polynesian http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-382716 Polynesian Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:10:48 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-382716 I bought my Flamingo anthurium and a spade plant at the same time.I was reorganizing my balcony garden and ended up worn out before my task was done. these 2 pants and a terra cotta pot with 2 small orchids that seemed to balk at every thing I tried were sey in a large window box planter till I got around to fixing them a permanent home. I watered and misted liberally for the orchids sake followed by a rainy streak. when I got back to them I found the pot totally obscured by big beefy clumps of Anthurium and spade plant, also big healthy stems of orchids with long flowering stalks were poking through. When I checked under neath I saw a swampy mucky mess. Feeling guilty I dried the soil out- immediately all three plants became unhappy.So I let it go back and everything began blooming and shooting up. I know this is NOT what should happen according to everything I've researched BUT I've had them like this for 6 months and I just divided the Flamingo and the Spade plant into 3. Any one have any experience in planting the Flamingo into the garden? I live in Fort Lauderdale and would like to try this. I bought my Flamingo anthurium and a spade plant at the same time.I was reorganizing my balcony garden and ended up worn out before my task was done. these 2 pants and a terra cotta pot with 2 small orchids that seemed to balk at every thing I tried were sey in a large window box planter till I got around to fixing them a permanent home. I watered and misted liberally for the orchids sake followed by a rainy streak. when I got back to them I found the pot totally obscured by big beefy clumps of Anthurium and spade plant, also big healthy stems of orchids with long flowering stalks were poking through.
When I checked under neath I saw a swampy mucky mess. Feeling guilty I dried the soil out- immediately all three plants became unhappy.So I let it go back and everything began blooming and shooting up. I know this is NOT what should happen according to everything I've researched BUT I've had them like this for 6 months and I just divided the Flamingo and the Spade plant into 3.
Any one have any experience in planting the Flamingo into the garden? I live in Fort Lauderdale and would like to try this.

]]> By: Mary-Clare http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-187596 Mary-Clare Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:26:09 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-187596 Thanks Jamie... just to clarify by start off new do you mean the plant may have seen the end of it's days and it's time to start with a new plant? We are thinkin day by day that this might be the case. However I'll cut out the fertilzer and start with the misting and will update you... there is still one green shoot which gives me hope... MC Thanks Jamie… just to clarify by start off new do you mean the plant may have seen the end of it's days and it's time to start with a new plant?

We are thinkin day by day that this might be the case.

However I'll cut out the fertilzer and start with the misting and will update you… there is still one green shoot which gives me hope…

MC

]]> By: Jamie Jamison Adams http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-187062 Jamie Jamison Adams Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:39:00 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-187062 It may be time to start of new. In the mean time, I would cut back on the fertilizer for now. Create a moist humid environment for the plant by misting it with lukewarm water every day or every other day. Make sure the soil is kept moist but not soggy. In a few weeks, start fertilizing the plant with a well balance water soluble fertilizer. It may be time to start of new. In the mean time, I would cut back on the fertilizer for now. Create a moist humid environment for the plant by misting it with lukewarm water every day or every other day. Make sure the soil is kept moist but not soggy. In a few weeks, start fertilizing the plant with a well balance water soluble fertilizer.

]]> By: Mary-Clare http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-186959 Mary-Clare Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:46:51 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-186959 We have inherited this plant in our office which we think is a flamingo lily. It is at least 13 years old but over the last few years has had no attention. The plant is now in a bright area (but not in direct sunlight) it is warm there is a breeze from the window. It has regular phospherous rich fertilizer but as you can see from the photos the leaves are browning and withering and the plant seems to be dieing. Hopefully you'll be able to give some advice on what we can do to save it? Thanks in advance! MC We have inherited this plant in our office which we think is a flamingo lily. It is at least 13 years old but over the last few years has had no attention. The plant is now in a bright area (but not in direct sunlight) it is warm there is a breeze from the window. It has regular phospherous rich fertilizer but as you can see from the photos the leaves are browning and withering and the plant seems to be dieing. Hopefully you'll be able to give some advice on what we can do to save it? Thanks in advance! MC

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]]> By: Sarah http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-181081 Sarah Sun, 10 Apr 2011 02:03:36 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-181081 I just bought an anthurium and it has the bracts and is just starting to flower. The flowers are orange and red buds. Are the bracts going to change colour? They are pale green now. I just bought an anthurium and it has the bracts and is just starting to flower. The flowers are orange and red buds. Are the bracts going to change colour? They are pale green now.

]]> By: Jamie Jamison Adams http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-158962 Jamie Jamison Adams Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:25:49 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-158962 Your plant is going through moving (transplant) shock. Make sure you keep the soil at the same moisture as before. Anthuirum like a warm climate. If you think your climate is too hot for the plant, mist it with cool water instead of lukewarm. This will keep the sir temperature slightly lower. Your plant is going through moving (transplant) shock. Make sure you keep the soil at the same moisture as before. Anthuirum like a warm climate. If you think your climate is too hot for the plant, mist it with cool water instead of lukewarm. This will keep the sir temperature slightly lower.

]]> By: Shanthi http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-158893 Shanthi Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:35:36 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-158893 I have anthuriums that had been doing wonderfully well in our home in the temperate climate in Bangalore. We have moved since and live on the 18th floor in tropical Mumbai. Summer is just approaching and I am already afraid for them. The leaves have been doing well since I am using fabric that cuts out the sun, but the flowers are still turning out shrivelled, discolored and sad looking. Is there anything that I can do? The wind is pretty stiff and now starting to be quite warm. I have anthuriums that had been doing wonderfully well in our home in the temperate climate in Bangalore. We have moved since and live on the 18th floor in tropical Mumbai. Summer is just approaching and I am already afraid for them. The leaves have been doing well since I am using fabric that cuts out the sun, but the flowers are still turning out shrivelled, discolored and sad looking. Is there anything that I can do? The wind is pretty stiff and now starting to be quite warm.

]]> By: Mandy Maxwell http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-135884 Mandy Maxwell Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:46:42 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-135884 While Anthuriums can be grown hydroponically, it's not easy. You must keep the roots at a certain height above the water, only the lower roots specialize in nutrient uptake. Also the water must be clean and you must continue to add essential nutrients to it. Your best bet would be to plant the Anthurium in soil and take care of it as mentioned above. When planting your Anthurium, bury the roots to just where the plant begins. Hope this helps! While Anthuriums can be grown hydroponically, it's not easy. You must keep the roots at a certain height above the water, only the lower roots specialize in nutrient uptake. Also the water must be clean and you must continue to add essential nutrients to it. Your best bet would be to plant the Anthurium in soil and take care of it as mentioned above. When planting your Anthurium, bury the roots to just where the plant begins. Hope this helps!

]]> By: Annie http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower/comment-page-2/#comment-135865 Annie Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:08:51 +0000 http://www.flowershopnetwork.com/blog/proper-care-for-an-anthurium-flamingo-flower#comment-135865 Hi, I have a anthurium I've had for about three weeks. It is in a pot in about 2 inches of water(without soil) and all the flowers have died. A new leaf has popped up but not unrolled yet but is still dying. All the other leaves that haven't died look fine. It's not in direct sunlight but the roots don't look good. Help? Hi, I have a anthurium I've had for about three weeks. It is in a pot in about 2 inches of water(without soil) and all the flowers have died. A new leaf has popped up but not unrolled yet but is still dying. All the other leaves that haven't died look fine. It's not in direct sunlight but the roots don't look good. Help?

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