Analisa, an Anthurium Andraeanum or Flamingo Plant, is probably one of the most bright red plants you'll find in nature, and it's not just the colour, it's how shiny she is!
Believe it or not, the red part of Analisa isn't a flower, but a spathe. In layman's terms, a spathe is a brightly coloured leaf that attracts insects. The flowers actually sit on the little spike in the middle of the spathe.
Native to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, Analisa is one of 1,000 members of the Anthurium family, most of which are epiphytes, which means they’re usually found growing in crevices within larger plants!
Analisa, Anthurium Andraeanum
Analisa prefers indirect light to partial shade, without prolonged exposure to direct sun - a touch of morning sunlight wouldn’t go a miss.
If you’re not sure what level of light you have, check the shadows cast by your plant:
- Minimal shadow = lower light
- Half shadow = indirect light
- Full shadow = direct sun
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