Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
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, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Flowers
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
tail flower
राजहंस फूल
In German
Schwanz Blume
Flamingoblume
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
tail flower
flamenco flor
In Greek
Tail flower
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Tailflower
flamingo flor
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Tail flower
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Alismatales
Genus
Anthocercis
Anthurium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower
Care of Tail Flower and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.