Fleur

Anthurium 'Mille' Red

Anthurium andraeanum 'Mille Fleurs Roja'

• 
  Bright light

• Fleur likes...
  • 
    Medium light

    Fleur will thrive in a spot with bright, indirect light. She’d prefer to be away from direct sunshine.

  • 
    Light watering

    She’s very easy to water. Simply give her a drink once the top two inches of her soil begin to feel dry.

  • 
    Humidity

    Anthuriums are generally found in rainforests, so Fleur is a big fan of humidity. A bathroom or kitchen would be the perfect home for her.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Anthurium andraeanum 'Mille Fleurs Roja'

  Nickname

  Anthurium 'Mille', Flamingo flower, Tail flower, Painted Tongue

  Plant type

  Anthurium, indoor

  Plant size

  40cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Sap is toxic to skin and harmful if eaten

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Anthurium

  For more care advice about Fleur, check out our complete guide to anthurium care.

  Anthuriums are seriously pretty. The bright red bits are this plant’s stand-out feature. They’re commonly mistaken for flowers, but they’re actually called ‘spathes’. They’re essentially a type of colourful leaf that helps to attract insects. This particular Anthurium looks similar to our popular Fleur, but has curvier, narrower spathes that flick upwards. It’s very fancy.

  Despite their dramatic appearance, anthuriums are actually very laid back and easy to care for. In the wild, you’ll find them hanging out in rainforests, where they love the dappled light, warm temperatures and lots of humidity. If you can mirror these conditions at home, they’ll thrive.

  To keep your plant happy, place it in a warm spot away from direct sunshine. A bright room away from a window would be perfect. This plant will appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.

  Did you know?

  Dramatic in name and nature, ‘Mille Fleurs Roja’ translates to ‘million flowers red’.