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.
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...