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Anthurium White

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Original price ₹599
Original price ₹599 - Original price ₹959
Original price ₹599
Current price ₹499
₹499 - ₹799
Current price ₹499

(MRP Inclusive of all taxes)

Container: Pot
Size: 4 inch

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Why it’s special?

  • Glossy heart-shaped waxy spathes
  • Blooms nearly year-round
  • Top indoor and cut flower
  • Loves warmth and humidity
  • Caution: toxic to pets
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🌎 Country of origin: India

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Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum), the flamingo flower, is a striking tropical houseplant prized for its glossy, heart-shaped waxy spathes in red, pink, white, orange or purple, each centred by a colourful spadix. Flowering almost year-round in good conditions, the long-lasting 'blooms' sit above deep-green leathery leaves, making it a top indoor and cut-flower plant. It thrives in bright indirect light, warmth, high humidity and a loose, airy, well-drained mix. Low-fuss but moisture-sensitive, it rewards steady care with continuous colour. All parts contain irritant calcium oxalate and are toxic if chewed, so keep it away from pets and children.

Specifications

Family Araceae
Native region Colombia and Ecuador
Mature height 30-60 cm
Mature spread 25-40 cm
Growth rate Slow to moderate
Foliage Glossy, heart-shaped dark-green leathery leaves
Flower colour Red, pink, white, orange, purple spathes
Flower season Near year-round in good conditions
Climate zone Tropical, warm and humid

Care guide

Sunlight Bright indirect light; no harsh direct sun
Watering Water when top inch dries; avoid soggy roots
Soil / mix Loose, airy, well-drained orchid-like mix
Temperature Warmth 18-30C; avoid cold and drafts
Humidity High humidity preferred; mist or use a tray
Fertilizer Dilute balanced feed monthly in growing season
Pruning Remove spent spathes and yellow leaves
Repotting Repot every 2 years in fresh airy mix
Propagation Division or offsets
Pests & problems Mealybugs, scale and spider mites
Toxicity / safety All parts toxic (calcium oxalate); irritant
Difficulty Moderate

Uses

A premium indoor flowering plant for living rooms, offices and bright corners, and a long-lasting exotic cut flower for arrangements.

Growing tips

In India keep anthurium in bright indirect light with warmth and humidity; use an airy, fast-draining mix, water when the top inch dries, and raise humidity in dry indoor air for continuous spathes.

Anthurium White Care

Anthurium White (Anthurium andraeanum) thrives in bright, indirect light and dislikes harsh direct sun, which can scorch its glossy leaves and pale spathes. Water when the top couple of centimetres of the potting mix feel dry, and use a chunky, well-draining mix so the roots never sit in water. It enjoys the warmth and humidity common across much of India, so keep it away from cold draughts and mist the foliage in drier months. A light feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser through the growing season keeps the white blooms coming.

Where to place Anthurium White

This is an easy indoor plant for a bright living room corner, an office desk near a window, or a shaded balcony that gets filtered morning light. The clean white spathes suit modern and minimalist interiors and pair well with neutral or coloured pots. Avoid deep shade, where flowering slows, and hot afternoon sun through glass, which stresses the plant.

Anthurium White Benefits & Uses

Anthurium is a long-flowering houseplant whose waxy white spathes can last for weeks, making it a lasting alternative to cut flowers for gifting and home styling. Its broad, glossy leaves add year-round greenery, and it is widely grown as an air-freshening foliage plant. It works equally well as a tabletop feature or as part of a grouped indoor plant display.

Why buy Anthurium White online in India

Buying Anthurium White from GardenGo means the plant is sourced locally and delivered fast — often within about two hours in serviced areas — so it arrives alive and healthy rather than stressed after days in transit. You can choose the pot size that fits your space at checkout, and add matching pots, potting mix and tools to the same order. Locally stocked plants also acclimatise more easily to Indian home conditions.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Anthurium?
Water when the top inch of mix dries, keeping it lightly moist but never soggy. Overwatering causes root rot and yellow leaves.
How much light does it need?
It thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun, which scorches leaves, and deep shade, which stops flowering.
Is Anthurium safe for pets?
No. All parts contain irritant calcium oxalate and are toxic if chewed, so keep it away from cats, dogs and children.
How do I repot it?
Repot every two years in spring into a loose, airy, well-drained mix, only slightly larger, as it likes a snug pot.
How do I propagate it?
Propagate by dividing the plant at repotting or by separating offsets that form at the base, each with roots.
Why are the leaves yellowing?
Yellow leaves usually mean overwatering or poor drainage. Let the top inch dry, use an airy mix and ensure the pot drains freely.
Why is it not flowering?
Too little light, dry air or over-feeding with nitrogen reduce blooms. Give bright indirect light, humidity and a balanced feed.
Can I grow it indoors?
Yes, it is one of the best flowering houseplants, ideal for bright indoor corners with warmth and humidity.
Is it really toxic?
Yes, the calcium oxalate in all parts irritates the mouth and is toxic if eaten, so handle and site it carefully.
What fertilizer should I use?
Feed monthly with a dilute balanced fertilizer in the growing season; a bloom feed can encourage more spathes.
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