Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Central America, South America
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
African Iris
tail flower
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Schwanz Blume
In French
African Iris
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Iris africano
tail flower
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Tailflower
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
African Iris
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Tail Flower
Season and care of African Iris and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
African Iris and Tail Flower Physical Information
African Iris and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Tail Flower are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of African Iris and Tail Flower
Care of African Iris and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.