Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Euonymus fortunei, Euonymus alatus, Euonymus europaeus
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Pink, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Powdery mildew, Vine weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
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
Alterative, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used as essential oil, Yields a volatile oil that is used in soap making
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
EUONYMUS europaeus 'Aldenhamensis'
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Spindle Tree, Common Spindle, European Spindle
In Hindi
tail flower
Spindle Tree
In German
Schwanz Blume
Spindelbaum
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Spindle Arbre
In Spanish
tail flower
Árbol del husillo
In Greek
Tail flower
ατράκτου Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Árvore spindle
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Wrzeciono Drzewo
In Latin
Tail flower
Ligno colos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Celastrales
Family
Araceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthurieae
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Pothoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Spindle Tree
Season and care of Tail Flower and Spindle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Spindle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Spindle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Spindle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Spindle Tree Physical Information
Tail Flower and Spindle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spindle Tree height is 370.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Spindle Tree are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Spindle Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Spindle Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Spindle Tree
Care of Tail Flower and Spindle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spindle Tree 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 Spindle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.