Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
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, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Kernel
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
tail flower
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Schwanz Blume
Mais
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
tail flower
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Tail flower
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Tailflower
milho doce
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Kukurydza
In Latin
Tail flower
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Tail Flower and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Tail Flower and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Tail Flower and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Tail Flower and Sweet Corn
Care of Tail Flower and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.