Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central America, South America
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
10-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
आर्किड
tail flower
In German
Orchidee
Schwanz Blume
In French
Orchidée
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Orquídea
tail flower
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Tail flower
In Portuguese
orquídea
Tailflower
In Polish
orquídea
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Epidendrum
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Solanales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Encyclia
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Encyclia and Tail Flower
Season and care of Encyclia and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Tail Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Encyclia and Tail Flower Physical Information
Encyclia and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Tail Flower are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Encyclia and Tail Flower
Care of Encyclia and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia 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.