Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Alternanthera reineckii
Alternanthera sessilis
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera bettzickiana
Alternanthera caracasana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Alternanthera
In Hindi
tail flower
Gudrisag, Garundi
In German
Schwanz Blume
Alternanthera
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Alternanthera
In Spanish
tail flower
Alternanthera
In Greek
Tail flower
Alternanthera
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Alternanthera
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Alternanthera
In Latin
Tail flower
Alternanthera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Alternanthera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Alternanthera
Season and care of Tail Flower and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Alternanthera Physical Information
Tail Flower and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Alternanthera are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
- Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Care of Tail Flower and Alternanthera
Care of Tail Flower and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.