Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Central America, South America
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, 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.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
persian violet
tail flower
In German
persian violet
Schwanz Blume
In French
persian violet
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Violeta persa
tail flower
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Tailflower
In Polish
Persian Violet
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Tail flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Gentianaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Tail Flower
Season and care of Persian Violet and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Tail Flower Physical Information
Persian Violet and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Tail Flower are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Tail Flower
Care of Persian Violet and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.