About Me

☘ Origin: Colombia and Ecuador, native to tropical rainforest regions
☘ Family: Araceae
☘ Botanical Name: Anthurium andraeanum
☘ Common Name(s): Flamingo Lily · Painter's Palette · Laceleaf

Symbolism

Anthuriums are traditionally associated with love, hospitality, and abundance. Their distinctive heart-shaped flowers symbolise affection, warmth, and admiration, while their long-lasting blooms represent enduring love and beauty.

Color Symbolism

• Red: Passion, deep love, romance, and desire.
• Pink: Compassion, tenderness, kindness, femininity, and motherly love.
• White: Purity, innocence, grace, and sincerity.
• Green: Renewal, growth, balance, and harmony.
• Orange: Energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and warmth.
• Purple: Admiration, sophistication, elegance, and royalty.

Name Story

Tail-Flower: Anthurium comes from two Greek words 'Oura' and 'Anthos' which means a flower with a tail. It is called a tailflower because it has a long succulent inflorescence that resembles an animal's tail.

Feng Shui

According to Feng Shui, Anthuriums are lucky plants and bring good luck in your relationships. Anthurium’s red heart shaped flower is not random, in fact it is associated with highest feelings of love and friendship.

Interesting Facts

☘ According to the legend, in fact in ancient Greece, the flowers of Anthurium were Cupid’s arrows who could make people fall in love. Despite the history of flower lovers, gifting an Anthurium in person shows the sincere, pure, strong feelings of friendship towards the recipient.

☘ Anthurium is often called the world’s longest blooming plant. When properly cared for, Anthuriums can bloom year-round, with each bloom lasting between two and three months.