Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
-
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
tail flower
Meyer Lemon
In German
Schwanz Blume
Meyer Lemon
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
tail flower
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Tail flower
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Tail flower
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pothoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon
Care of Tail Flower and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.