Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Central America, South America
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of 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 shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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 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 off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
pinkroot
tail flower
In German
Spigelia
Schwanz Blume
In French
Spigelia
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Spigelia
tail flower
In Greek
Spigelia
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Tailflower
In Polish
Spigelia
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Spigelia
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Loganiceae
Araceae
Genus
Spigelia
Anthocercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Tail Flower
Season and care of Pinkroot and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Tail Flower Physical Information
Pinkroot and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Tail Flower are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pinkroot and Tail Flower
Care of Pinkroot and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.