What is the flower language and symbolic meaning of anthurium?

Anthurium is also known as flamingo flower, Anthurium andraeanum, fire crane flower, red crane taro, etc. It is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant of the genus Anthurium in the Araceae family, native to tropical rainforest regions such as Costa Rica and Colombia. The Japanese, who are skilled in flower arrangement, gave it the reputation of “large red round fan”. Now let us take a look together at what the flower language of anthurium is!

The flower language of anthurium

Realizing grand ambitions, passion, hot-bloodedness. Although the flower language of anthurium carries the meanings of “passion”, “enthusiasm”, and “care”, when giving this flower to someone, it is not advisable to give a single stem, because this does not mean the other person is “one of a kind” or “wholeheartedly devoted”, but rather “one hand cannot clap”, meaning enthusiasm alone is not enough. It is best to give multiple stems, either three, six, or nine, taking the meanings of “endless threes”, “six six great fortune”, and “long-lasting”.

The flowering period of anthurium

The flowers of anthurium are unique, with bright and gorgeous spathes, and a long flowering period, blooming continuously through all four seasons. The vase life is very long, with water cultivation lasting up to 1 month, and a single flowering period for potted plants can reach 4-6 months.

The symbolic meanings of anthurium

1. A commonly used flower for opening ceremonies, business activities, etc., as the main flower material for making flower baskets for celebration activities, its meaning is realizing grand prospects.

2. To congratulate someone on a promotion, given to colleagues, leaders, or friends, to congratulate them on realizing grand prospects, and it symbolizes friendship.

3. One of the main flower materials for wedding flowers, deeply welcomed because of its bright flower color and its meaning of “controlling happiness”.

4. Anthurium is a relatively masculine flower, the first choice for birthday flowers given to men.