Anthurium

Nickname: Laceleaf, Flamingo Flower

Introducing laceleaf, the tall, red, and powerful plant. This type of plant is appropriately nicknamed Flamingo Flower for its distinguished red leaf.

Sorry to break it to you, but the beautiful heart-shaped “flowers” are not actually flowers! 

They actually leave - and because they are waxy and thick, they are extremely easy to care for. These leaves are called spathes that flare from the base of the fleshy spike where the actual tiny flowers grow. 

These indoor plants are epiphytes, a type of air plant that comes from warm, tropical regions.

How to take care of a Laceleaf

As a houseplant, the Anthurium Laceleaf plant is extremely durable and requires little care. 

Simply repot with peat moss or a coco coir-based soil mixture, provide bright, indirect sunlight, and allow the soil to partially dry out between waterings. 

If you notice that the leaf is green rather than the color you were expecting (red/pink), it may just be a new sprout so be patient with it!

	Humidity	30-40%  Average indoor home humidity
	Light	Bright Without Direct Sun
	Water	Lightly water to keep moist, once every 1-2 weeks to keep the soil moist, In the winter months. let the soil dry out 1-2 inches deep before watering again.
	Temperature	70-80°F
	Plant Food	For best results, use a general houseplant fertilizer only once in the spring and once in the summer. Any more than that and your Pony-Tail Palm may develop brown tips on the leaves.
	Pests	The Anthurium plants are prone to infestation of scale, aphids, thrip and mealy bugs. These pests often take a liking to new growth and leaves. If you find white scaly patches, this could be because of mealy bugs.
	Pet Toxicity	Toxic
	Repotting	The perfect time for repotting the young plant is in spring when the roots have made its home in the container. Make sure that the crown of the roots stays above the soil line and if you find that the roots are showing on the surface, then it is an indication that you need to fill more potting mix into the pot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Laceleaf need a lot of sun? 

Bright Without Direct Sun

Unlike a lot of houseplants, Rubber Trees actually prefer growing indoors and not in heavy direct sun. They like the room to be lit bright but not under direct sunlight.

Are Laceleaf toxic to pets?

Yes

Laceleafs are extremely toxic to both dogs and cats.

What do you do if you overwater?

The best thing to do when you've overwatered a Laceleaf is to stop watering and relocate it to a place with a lot of sun so that you can dry out the soil. After that, you probably will want to inspect the roots for root rot and repot the plant.

Do Laceleaf like to be misted?

Yes

Laceleafs like to be misted occasionally, especially throughout the summer to keep the leaves nice and moist.

You can find more houseplant info in my simple and easy to digest houseplant care guide: Declutterd Plant Guide

Happy Planting!