Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
-
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In Hindi
tail flower
तरबूज़
In German
Schwanz Blume
Wassermelone
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Pastèque
In Spanish
tail flower
sandía
In Greek
Tail flower
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Tailflower
melancia
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
arbuz
In Latin
Tail flower
PEPO
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Anthocercis
Citrullus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tail Flower and Watermelon
Season and care of Tail Flower and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Tail Flower and Watermelon Physical Information
Tail Flower and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Watermelon are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Tail Flower and Watermelon
Care of Tail Flower and Watermelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.