Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
America
Central America, South America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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 Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Lobelia
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Lobelia
tail flower
In German
Lobelie
Schwanz Blume
In French
Lobelia
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Lobelia
tail flower
In Greek
λοβηλία
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Tailflower
In Polish
Lobelia
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Lobelia
Tail flower
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Campanulaceae
Araceae
Genus
Lobelia
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available, Pothoideae
Properties of Lobelia and Tail Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Tail Flower? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Tail Flower. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Tail Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Tail Flower has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Tail Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Tail Flower
Season and care of Lobelia and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Tail Flower season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Lobelia and Tail Flower Physical Information
Lobelia and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Tail Flower are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lobelia and Tail Flower
Care of Lobelia and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia 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.
