SPECIMEN NO. #5 ⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS Family: Araceae

Anthurium andraeanum

Common Name: Flamingo Lily

Flamingo Lily (Anthurium andraeanum) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Armenia | Barrancabermeja | Montería | Villavicencio | Manizales | Pasto. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1500 and 4000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 18–30°C, and about 70% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, blistering of mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting. It is also known as Flamingo-Lily.

Anthurium andraeanum (Flamingo Lily) botanical field specimen photograph

ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination

Toxic to Dogs? YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats? YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:

Oral irritation, blistering of mouth and tongue, drooling, vomiting.

Quantitative Care Thresholds

Light Level Profile Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement 1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance 4000 Lux
Watering Frequency Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope 18°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity 70% RH

Taxonomic & Field Verification

GBIF Usage Key 2872695
Native Biogeographical Range Armenia | Barrancabermeja | Montería | Villavicencio | Manizales | Pasto; Colomb...
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