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The common names of Flamingo flower or Boy flower for Anthurium come from the protruding structure called a spathe originating in the center of the inflorescence or flower like structure.
Flamingo flower (Anthurium hybrid) is an evergreen tropical tender perennial native to the wet tropical mountain forests of central and south America. 'Misty Rose' is a patented hybrid variety that doesn't occur in nature. Because it is a patented variety it is illegal to propagate or reproduce at home or in production unless licensed to do so. This particular hybrid has pink waxy flower like bracts with a pink spathe or protruding structure that comes out of the center of the flower like form. Flamingo flowers will bloom year round. This variety of Anthurium tends to be a bit more floriferous or freely blooming then other types of Flamingo flowers when given proper heat and light. This plant also has glossy dark green heart shaped leaves with an upright and outwardly spreading plant shape.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial, Tropical |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Partial Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot 6 inches to 3 feet |
| Width: | 2 feet to 3 feet |
| Zones: | 11a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Shape: | Upright or erect |
| Fertilizer: | Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food |
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Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' can be transplanted outside in the landscape in zones 11a and above in an area that is shaded to partial sun. In areas with too much sun leaves will scorch and fade. Be sure to transplant into a well draining soil type that will hold moisture but not stay overly saturated. Flamingo flower will do poorly in overly wet soils causing yellowing foliage and root rots. Be sure to dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and deep enough that the top sits flush with the soil surface. Fill in the remaining space with loose top soil and water in well.
Most typically the Flamingo flower is grown as a containerized indoor plant. When planting indoors choose a spot with good light but not direct sun exposure. Choose a peat based media that drains very well. Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' can be grown in a 6 to 8 inch pot.
Cut flowers can be harvested year round from Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose'. The best time to harvest flowers is just as they open. Blooms last 2-3 weeks when taken care of well.
Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' is a rapid growing Anthurium that reaches 2-3 feet tall in a container. It has an upright growth habit with heart shaped glossy dark green leaves. The plant grows best with day temps between 75-85 F and night temps 65-70 F. It can take periodic temps down to 40 F but growth will be slow and the plant will suffer quite a bit. The minimum temp indoors should go no lower than 60 F. Being native to mountainous rain forests Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' also likes a higher humidity level then other house plants.
The Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' will bloom year round. It has pink blooms with a pink spathe or protruding structure arising from the center of the florescence or flower type structure. Plants bloom best when they get good levels of indirect light. Direct light actually prevents good bloom and damages the plant. Blooms of Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' work well as a cut flower. Blooms will last up to 2-3 weeks as a cut flower.
Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' is almost exclusively grown in containers. But regardless if it's planted in the landscape or a container it needs a well draining soil type. It likes moist soil but not overly saturated. Overly saturated soil will cause poor growth such as yellowing leaves and poor bloom. When grown in containers choose a well draining peat based soil type.
Flamingo flower prefers a regular irrigation schedule of not keeping the plant too wet or too dry.
In its native climate of the rain forest, Anthurium receives much of its nutrients from air, sunlight and moisture, rather than soil. In more temperate climates, anthurium should be fertilized minimally. Every month give diluted fertilization. Over-fertilization can cause foliage to thicken and become deformed. Anthurium has high magnesium requirements, which can be supplemented through applications of dolomite (ideal), magnesium nitrate or epsom salts.
Flamingo flower 'Misty Rose' generally does not require any pruning beyond removing old blooms and damaged or dead foliage.
Slugs, snails, mites, worms, thrips and whiteflies can all be problematic. Weeding will help reduce infestation loads. Diseases and bacterium like rhizoctonia, phytophthora, pythium, collectotrichum, xanthomonas and pseudomonas can all be problems as well. Young plants are the most susceptible to infection; maintaining good sanitation of the surrounding areas is a preventative measure.