Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Central America, South America
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Not Available
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
red alder
tail flower
In German
rot-Erle
Schwanz Blume
In French
aulne rouge
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
aliso rojo
tail flower
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Tail flower
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Tailflower
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
red alnus
Tail flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthurieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Pothoideae
Season and Care of Red Alder and Tail Flower
Season and care of Red Alder and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Red Alder and Tail Flower Physical Information
Red Alder and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Tail Flower are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder 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 Red Alder and Tail Flower
Care of Red Alder and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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.