anthurium sweet dream Anthurium andreanum 'Sweet Dream' — Pink Flamingo Flower

Which Anthurium variety to choose?

Our catalog offers several Anthurium varieties with very different colors and foliage:

• Anthurium 'Sweet Dream' (this plant) — glossy powder pink spathes, almost continuous blooming, shiny green foliage (H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm). The softest and most romantic version.
• Red Anthurium — bright glossy red spathes, generous and very colorful blooming. The most classic and brightest version.
• White Anthurium — elegant cream white spathes, dark green foliage. The cleanest and most minimalist version.
• Anthurium 'Amor Negro' — almost black burgundy spathes, very graphic. The rarest and most contrasting version.
• Anthurium clarinervium — large dark green velvety leaves with silvery white veins, no decorative blooming. The collector’s foliage version.

Light & location

• Light: bright indirect light — never direct sun that burns the spathes and foliage. The brighter the light, the more abundant the blooming.
• Ideal: bright living room, office, bedroom, or bathroom near an east- or north-facing window.
• Temperature: 18 to 25 °C in a slightly humid atmosphere.
• Substrate: light, airy, and well-drained — flowering plant potting mix with added perlite and bark.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate — water about once a week when the top of the substrate dries out. Mastering watering is especially important for Anthuriums whose roots rot quickly in soggy substrate.
• Water: prefer filtered or rested water — hard water stains the spathes and browns the leaf tips.
• Drainage: essential — pot with drainage holes and saucer, empty excess water after each watering.
• Humidity: prefers 60–70% ambient humidity — mist the foliage regularly, never the flowers.
• Fertilizer: every 2 to 3 weeks in spring-summer, diluted liquid fertilizer for flowering plants.
• Care: remove faded flowers at the base to encourage new blooms.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

• Floral duo: pair it with a Spathiphyllum with white flowers — the powder pink and white create a soft and very elegant floral composition, two epiphytic plants with similar needs for a hassle-free pairing.
• Graphic contrast: place it in front of a Calathea makoyana with graphic green and cream foliage — the pink spathes stand out against the detailed leaves for a very successful tropical atmosphere composition.
• Ideal pot: a pink ceramic decorative pot with relief extends the pink palette of the spathes, or a white Gabriel for a clean contrast.

Verdeia tips

• Remove faded flowers right at the base of the stem: don’t just cut the spathe but the entire flower stem down to its base — this triggers the production of a new flower and maintains continuous blooming.
• Clean its leaves regularly: dust dulls the shine of the deep glossy green foliage and reduces photosynthesis — a damp cloth wiped every 3 to 4 weeks is enough.
• Repot every 2 years in spring: a cramped Anthurium blooms less generously — repot in a slightly larger, light, and airy substrate to restart vigorous blooming.

Technical specifications

• Botanical name: Anthurium andreanum 'Sweet Dream'
• Common name: Anthurium, Flamingo Flower
• Origin: humid tropical forests of South America
• Dimensions on delivery: H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm
• Adult size: up to 40–50 cm tall
• Light: bright indirect light — never direct sun
• Watering: moderate — about once a week, let the top of the substrate dry between waterings
• Substrate acidity: pH 5.5–6.5
• Care: easy
• Toxicity: toxic to pets and children if ingested (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decor style: urban jungle / elegant / flowering

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Size and bloom intensity naturally vary depending on the season and available light.