Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Toxic
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
tail flower
Alocasia
In German
Schwanz Blume
Alocasia
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Alocasia
In Spanish
tail flower
Alocasia
In Greek
Tail flower
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Alocasia
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Alocasia
In Latin
Tail flower
Alocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Anthocercis
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Kris Plant
Season and care of Tail Flower and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tail Flower and Kris Plant Physical Information
Tail Flower and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Kris Plant are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Tail Flower and Kris Plant
Care of Tail Flower and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.