Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H2
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
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
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
desert broom
tail flower
In German
Wüste Besen
Schwanz Blume
In French
desert broom
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
tail flower
In Greek
desert broom
Tail flower
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Tailflower
In Polish
desert broom
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
desert broom
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Baccharis
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Pothoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Tail Flower
Season and care of Desert Broom and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Tail Flower Physical Information
Desert Broom and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Tail Flower are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Desert Broom and Tail Flower
Care of Desert Broom and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.