Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
अजवाइन
tail flower
In German
Ajowan
Schwanz Blume
In French
Ajowan
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
tail flower
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Tail flower
In Portuguese
aipo
Tailflower
In Polish
seler
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
semina Carom
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Trachyspermum
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available, Pothoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Tail Flower
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Tail Flower Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Tail Flower are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Tail Flower
Care of Ajwain plant and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.