Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
tail flower
Hydrangea
In German
Schwanz Blume
Hortensie
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Hortensia
In Spanish
tail flower
Hortensia
In Greek
Tail flower
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Hortênsia
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Hortensja
In Latin
Tail flower
Hibiscus
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tail Flower and Chaco
Season and care of Tail Flower and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Chaco Physical Information
Tail Flower and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Chaco are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Chaco
Care of Tail Flower and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.