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Why do flamingo flowers grow best in humid conditions?
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Flamingo flowers, which belong to the genus Anthurium, are native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Because these plants naturally originate from tropical environments, they require warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive.1
In their natural habitats, many Anthurium species grow as epiphytes, meaning they grow on other plants rather than in the ground, or they grow terrestrially in environments where moisture is consistently available. When kept as houseplants, they often struggle with the dry air found in typical indoor settings, which is why they are frequently grown in greenhouses or terrariums to replicate their native, humid conditions.12