Anthurium

Flower Pictures Of Anthuriums

Basic Anthurium Flower Information

Common Names
Anthurium, Painted Toungue, Flamingo Flower, Tailflower

Scientific Name
Genus species Anthurium andraeanum
Family Araceae

History
Anthuriums are commonly called flamingo flowers or tailflowers, which include more than 600 flower species native around the entire tropical U.S. regions. Their genus name, Anthurium, comes from the Greek words anthos meaning “flower,” and oura, meaning “tail.”

Anthurium Flower Meaning
Hospitality

Astrological Flowers
Leo (July 23 – Aug 22)
Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Anthuriums

Type of Use: Flower

Form: Mass/Form

Fragrance: N/A

Line: N/A

Silhouette: Solid/Heart

Blossom Texture: Waxy

Ethylene Sensitive: No

Stem Size: 8-28”

Blossom Size: 2-8”

Vase Life: 14-28 Days

Anthurium Design Uses
Anthuriums add an exotic look to arrangements and can be used with all types of flowers as well as with other tropicals.

Special Prep For Anthuriums: To encourage hydration, submerge anthuriums into room temperature water for 2-3 hours. Re-cut stems while submerged.

Anthurium Flower Colors
Reds, oranges, green, red/purples, whites/ivories, browns

General Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.

Wedding Flower Availability
Year Round, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.