Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
tail flower
desert broom
In German
Schwanz Blume
Wüste Besen
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
desert broom
In Spanish
tail flower
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Tail flower
desert broom
In Portuguese
Tailflower
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
desert broom
In Latin
Tail flower
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Desert Broom
Season and care of Tail Flower and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Desert Broom Physical Information
Tail Flower and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Desert Broom are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Desert Broom
Care of Tail Flower and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.