Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Nutmeg
In Hindi
tail flower
जायफल
In German
Schwanz Blume
Muskatnuss
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
noix de muscade
In Spanish
tail flower
nuez moscada
In Greek
Tail flower
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Tailflower
noz-moscada
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Tail flower
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Genus
Anthocercis
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Nutmeg
Season and care of Tail Flower and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Tail Flower and Nutmeg Physical Information
Tail Flower and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Nutmeg are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Tail Flower and Nutmeg
Care of Tail Flower and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
