Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Silver Lace, Cirrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Soft scales
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum 'Otazu'
CENTAUREA cineraria
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Tailflower
Silver dust
In Hindi
flamingo lily
डस्टी मिलर
In German
flamingo lily
Dusty Miller
In French
flamingo lily
Dusty Miller
In Spanish
flamingo lily
Dusty Miller
In Greek
flamingo lily
Dusty Miller
In Portuguese
flamingo lily
Dusty Miller
In Polish
flamingo lily
Dusty Miller
In Latin
flamingo lily
Dusty Cicero
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Anthurium
Centaurea
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller
Season and care of Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dusty Miller season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Lily is Loam and for Dusty Miller is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamingo Lily is Neutral and for Dusty Miller is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller Physical Information
Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Lily height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Dusty Miller height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller are as follows:
Flamingo Lily flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dusty Miller flower color: White, Yellow and Purple
- Dusty Miller leaf color: Blue Green and Silver
Care of Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller
Care of Flamingo Lily and Dusty Miller include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dusty Miller pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Flamingo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dusty Miller needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.