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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Anthurium andreanum Vanilla, also known as the Vanilla Anthurium, White Flamingo Flower, or Painters Palette, is an elegant tropical plant celebrated for its creamy-white spathes and glossy green foliage. A member of the Araceae family and native to the rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador, this variety brings timeless beauty and sophistication to any indoor space.
The plants signature flowers are not true blooms but spathes waxy, heart-shaped modified leaves surrounding a slender spadix. In Vanilla, the spathes are a soft, creamy-white with a subtle yellow or pale green tint, complemented by deep green, leathery leaves. The contrast between the bright white flowers and the rich green foliage makes it a striking centrepiece for modern homes and offices.
Compact, long-flowering, and easy to care for, Anthurium Vanilla adds a touch of tropical elegance year-round, producing its distinctive blooms for many months at a time.
Thrives in bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun can scorch the spathes and leaves, while too little light may reduce flowering. A bright room with filtered daylight is ideal to encourage regular blooms.
Keep the soil lightly moist, watering when the top 23 cm feels dry. Anthuriums prefer consistent moisture but dislike waterlogging. Allow excess water to drain freely and reduce watering slightly during winter.
Temperature: Prefers warmth, 2028C. Avoid cold draughts and temperatures below 15C.
Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity (6080%). Mist regularly or use a humidifier to maintain lush foliage and healthy blooms.
Use a light, free-draining mix, such as peat-free houseplant compost blended with orchid bark, perlite, and coco coir. Anthuriums are semi-epiphytic and appreciate an airy substrate. Repot every 12 years in spring to refresh the mix and encourage new growth.
Feed every 46 weeks during spring and summer with a high-potassium fertiliser to promote blooming. Avoid over-fertilising, which can lead to leaf burn. Stop feeding in autumn and winter.
Remove faded spathes and any yellowing leaves at the base to maintain a neat appearance. Wipe the leaves with a soft, damp cloth to keep them glossy and free of dust.
A moderate grower, typically reaching 4060 cm tall indoors. Under the right conditions, Anthurium Vanilla will flower several times a year, with each spathe lasting for up to 812 weeks.
Brown edges or tips: Low humidity or watering with hard water.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or poor drainage.
No flowers: Insufficient light or lack of nutrients.
Pests: Occasionally mealybugs, thrips, or aphids treat promptly with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Anthurium andreanum has been cultivated for over a century for its striking spathes and tropical appeal. The Vanilla cultivar offers a softer, more neutral alternative to the classic red Anthurium, fitting seamlessly into light, airy interiors.
In addition to its beauty, this plant is also an air purifier, filtering common indoor pollutants while bringing calm and freshness to your space. Its long-lasting blooms make it a favourite gift plant, symbolising hospitality and happiness.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect; avoid direct sun
Water: Keep lightly moist; allow topsoil to dry slightly
Temperature: 2028C; avoid below 15C
Humidity: High (6080%)
Soil: Airy, free-draining compost with bark and perlite
Feed: Every 46 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: Compact, 4060 cm; glossy green leaves and creamy-white, waxy spathes
Toxicity Note: Like all Anthuriums, Vanilla is toxic if ingested due to calcium oxalate crystals. Keep away from pets and children.
Styling Tip:
Display Anthurium Vanilla in a decorative ceramic pot in a bright living space or office. Its creamy-white spathes look especially beautiful in minimalist interiors or when paired with dark foliage plants like Ficus Melany or Philodendron Congo Green.
