Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Fibre
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
Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
tail flower
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Schwanz Blume
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
tail flower
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Tailflower
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
Tail flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Bromelia
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available, Pothoideae
Properties of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower? We provide you with everything About Heart of Flame and Tail Flower. Heart of Flame has thorns and Tail Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Heart of Flame does not have fragrant flowers. Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tail Flower has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Heart of Flame and Tail Flower Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower
Care of Heart of Flame and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done 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 Heart of Flame 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.