Where should I put my Anthurium?

Bright bathroom or kitchen window sill — the warmth and humidity drive consistent blooming. Living rooms with east-facing windows also work well. Best window direction: East-facing (ideal) or south-facing with sheer curtain. Best distance: 2–4 feet from an east window; further from a south window. Target light: 400–1000 fc (bright indirect).

What temperature does a Anthurium need?

Anthurium prefers 65–85°F (18–29°C), humidity 60%+.

Placement · Anthurium

Where to Put Your Anthurium

Bright bathroom or kitchen window sill — the warmth and humidity drive consistent blooming. Living rooms with east-facing windows also work well.

Best window

East-facing (ideal) or south-facing with sheer curtain

Distance from window

2–4 feet from an east window; further from a south window

Target light

400–1000 fc (bright indirect)

Room temperature

65–85°F (18–29°C), humidity 60%+

What to avoid

Direct hot sun (burns leaves and flowers), and cold drafts under 60°F (stops flowering)

Most common placement mistake

Placing in low light expecting it to bloom. Anthuriums need bright indirect light to produce their colorful spathes (the "flowers" most people recognize) — low light produces only green leaves.

How to measure light at home

A foot-candle (fc) is a unit of light intensity. You can measure it with a free smartphone app like Light Meter or with a $20 digital light meter. As reference points:

50\u2013100 fc: A bright corner away from any window — most low-light tolerant plants only
100\u2013400 fc: A few feet from a north or east window — medium light
400\u20131000 fc: Right next to a bright east window or 3\u20136 feet from a south window — bright indirect
1000+ fc: Directly in a south or west window — full sun, only suitable for succulents and high-light tropicals

Source: University of Florida IFAS

For full Anthurium care — watering schedule, fertilizing, pests, and propagation — see the Anthurium care guide. Or check out how big Anthurium gets.