Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Habitat
Wet lands
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Flower Color
Indigo
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Deers
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PANICUM
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Panicum
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
panikom
tail flower
In German
panikom
Schwanz Blume
In French
panikom
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
panikom
tail flower
In Greek
Panicum
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Panicum
Tailflower
In Polish
Panicum
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Panicum
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Panicum
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Pothoideae
Season and Care of Panicum and Tail Flower
Season and care of Panicum and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Tail Flower season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Panicum and Tail Flower Physical Information
Panicum and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Tail Flower are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Tail Flower
Care of Panicum and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.