Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
14-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
tail flower
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Schwanz Blume
Kolbenfaden
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
tail flower
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
Tail flower
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Tail flower
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Genus
Anthocercis
Aglaonema
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthurieae
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Tail Flower and Chinese Evergreen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.