Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
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
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
pollinators
Allergy
Toxic
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
tail flower
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Schwanz Blume
Tiger Tree
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
tail flower
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Tail flower
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Tail flower
tigris lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthurieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Pothoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Tail Flower and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Tail Flower and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Tail Flower and Tiger Tree
Care of Tail Flower and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.