Anthurium forgetii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Anthurium forget is a plant with round, silvery-veined leaves. It is usually considered an epiphyte in the Araceae family. It likes high humidity and is considered easy to care for and suitable as an ornamental plant.
Common Name |
Anthurium, Flamingo flower, Flamingo lily, Pigtail plant, Painter's palette, and Oilcloth flower
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Anthurium forgetii
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Genus
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Anthurium
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Anthurium forgetii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Anthurium forgetii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Anthurium forgetii needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Anthurium forgetii needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Anthurium forgetii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Anthurium forgetii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Anthurium forgetii to thrive is between 65% and 85%. |
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Anthurium forgetii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Anthurium forgetii. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Anthurium forgetii plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Anthurium forgetii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Anthurium forgetii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Anthurium forgetii toxic to pets? |
Yes
Anthurium forgetii has calcium oxalate crystals, which are toxic to pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Anthurium forgetii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Anthurium forgetii, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Anthurium forgetii Native Region |
Find out where the Anthurium forgetii plant originated. |
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Country |
Colombia
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