Flamingo Flower (Anthurium)

Available in two different sizes suitable for nano to large tanks.

Enhance your aquarium naturally with the vibrant Flamingo Plant. Its glossy green leaves and colourful blooms create a bold tropical display above the aquarium, while the roots grow directly into the water below.

As the plant grows, it actively absorbs nitrates and excess nutrients from the aquarium water, helping to improve water quality and support a healthier aquatic environment. The root system creates a natural underwater habitat where shrimp, fry, and small fish can hide, forage, and explore.

Each plant is supplied as a healthy rooted starter with an established root system and a few leaves, making it ready to adapt quickly to your aquarium setup.

Why I Love this plant: A wonderfully hardy plant with strong, sturdy leaves that can handle the occasional beginner mistake.  Plus, its roots provide shelter for shrimp and small fish to help them feel safe. 

Plant Information:

• Common Name: Flamingo Plant

• Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum

• Growth Habit: Upright and clumping

• Placement: Roots submerged, leaves above water

• Difficulty: Easy

• Growth Rate: Moderate

Aquarium Care Guide:
Place the roots in the aquarium water while keeping all leaves and stems above the waterline. Do not submerge the foliage.

Lighting:
Thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight to protect the leaves and blooms.

Water Parameters:
Best suited to tropical freshwater aquariums between 20–28°C, with stable water conditions for healthy root growth.