My Rewards
Price Match Guarantee:
If you find the same plant at another online shop for a better price, we will match it.**Exempt are online garden centers and DIY markets and sales offers.
Free Shipping
On orders over £85.
Easy Care
Flowering
Anthurium 'Zizou'
Anthurium livium 'Zizou'
1 
Easy Care
Flowering
A unique and relatively new anthurium superstar on the scene!
The Anthurium Zizou is more compact than the champion varieties! boasts slender pastel purple flowers, and deep green foliage this Anthurium is sure to steal the spotlight!
Anthurium's are commonly called flamingo flowers, this is all due to their peculiar shaped flowers and leaves! As the flowers form, they come in a deep green and transition to a beautiful pristine white. The heart shaped leaves add an extra sweetness to this plant.
Grow pot size: 12cm
Overall height including grow pot: 35-40cm
Plant Care Level: Easy
Key Benefits of Anthurium 'Zizou'
The bright ornamental colours are sure to boost your mood! Choose to practice self-care and meditation while checking in with your Flamingo Flower!
Receive one give one! A symbol of hospitality this flower is sure to bring a smile to your loved ones face!
Anthurium 'Zizou' Plant Care Tips
How to care for information
Other Common Names: Flamingo Flower, Tail Flower, Painted Tongue Plant
Binomial Name: Anthurium andraeanum
Light: Bright, indirect
Water: Allow top 2” to dry
Pet Friendly: No
The Anthurium 'Zizou' Plant Story
Where is it from?
The anthurium is native to the tropical forests of Columbia and Ecuador. Preferring the warm and humid spots up in the trees of tropical rainforests.
Who is the Anthurium 'Zizou'?
This pastel purple Anthurium is affectionately known as the Flamingo Flower amongst florists and those of its native country. It's easy to see why! In its native habitat, the Flamingo flower can be found growing in warm humid spots in trees and rocky crags.
Is the Anthurium 'Zizou' the right plant for me?
Anthurium belongs to the ariod family, along with many other plants including Orchids. They can be found growing on trees up in the canopy. They prefer warm humid environments, and evenly moist to slightly dry soil. They do best when they are checked once a week and given moderate care and attention.
Location Suggestions: Humidity is KEY! These plants excel in bathrooms with windows or nestled beside a humidifier or aroma diffuser! Try them in the living room or bedroom for a pop of colour.
Care Instructions
Light
Prefers bright, indirect light with no direct sun. The direct sun will burn the Anthuriums' leaves and flowers.
Water
Allow the top 2” of the soil to dry in between watering. Anthuriums are susceptible to root rot.
Temperature
Average from 18°C to 24°C.
Feeding
Follow a monthly fertilizing schedule when the plant is actively growing. In most cases, this is in the spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer - this means a ratio of NPK that is all the same. Ex: 10-10-10. High phosphorus will promote blooms.
Toxicity
Toxic. Keep away from pets and children.
Grooming
Soil: Use a well-draining, high organic matter soil mix.
Propagation: Division
Repotting: This can be done every 12-18 months. Choose a pot that is 2” larger in diameter than the original pot.
Care
Cleaning Tip: Wipe the leaves every few weeks to remove debris.
General Information About Your Plant
Origin
This plant comes from Colombia & Ecuador.
Price Match Guarantee:
If you find the same plant at another online shop for a better price, we will match it.**Exempt are online garden centers and DIY markets and sales offers.
Free Shipping
On orders over £85.
- Reviews
- Questions
United KingdomPlant
Happy with delivery and plant
Bloombox Club
Hi Patricia, Thank you for your lovely review! Many cheers to your Zizou plant in its new home. Thanks, The Bloombox Club Team
