Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Central America, South America
  
Types
African Blue Lily
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
  
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Vegetative
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, fungus, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Slugs, Snails, Thripes
  
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
Eczema, Skin rash
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
  
Boils, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Flowers, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
  
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, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Umbrella'
  
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
  
Common Name
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
  
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
  
In Hindi
Lily of the Nile
  
tail flower
  
In German
Lily of the Nile
  
Schwanz Blume
  
In French
Lily of the Nile
  
Anthurium andraeanum
  
In Spanish
Lirio del Nilo
  
tail flower
  
In Greek
Lily του Νείλου
  
Tail flower
  
In Portuguese
Lily of the Nile
  
Tailflower
  
In Polish
Lily of the Nile
  
Anturium Andrego
  
In Latin
Lilium Nili
  
Tail flower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Liliaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Agapanthus
  
Anthocercis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Anthurieae
  
Subfamily
Agapanthoideae
  
Not Available, Pothoideae
  
Season and Care of Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower
Season and care of Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Nile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lily of the Nile is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Lily of the Nile is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower Physical Information
Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Nile height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower are as follows:
Lily of the Nile flower color: Sky Blue and Blue Violet
Lily of the Nile leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower
Care of Lily of the Nile and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lily of the Nile pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth and Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lily of the Nile 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.