Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Central America, South America
India
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
tail flower
Water Spinach
In German
Schwanz Blume
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
tail flower
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Tail flower
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Tailflower
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Tail flower
Water Spinach
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Araceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Water Spinach
Season and care of Tail Flower and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Water Spinach Physical Information
Tail Flower and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Water Spinach are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Water Spinach
Care of Tail Flower and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.