Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-13
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Yucca Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Starch, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
MANIHOT esculenta
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
Cassava, Manioc, Tapioca Plant, Yuca
In Hindi
tail flower
शकरकंद
In German
Schwanz Blume
Palmlilie
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
Yucca
In Spanish
tail flower
Yucca
In Greek
Tail flower
Yucca
In Portuguese
Tailflower
iúca
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
yucca
In Latin
Tail flower
Yucca
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tail Flower and Yuca
Season and care of Tail Flower and Yuca is important to know. While considering everything about Tail Flower and Yuca Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yuca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tail Flower is Loam and for Yuca is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tail Flower is Neutral and for Yuca is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tail Flower and Yuca Physical Information
Tail Flower and Yuca physical information is very important for comparison. Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Yuca height is 210.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tail Flower and Yuca are as follows:
Tail Flower flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Tail Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yuca flower color: White and Red
- Yuca leaf color: Green
Care of Tail Flower and Yuca
Care of Tail Flower and Yuca include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tail Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yuca pruning is done . In summer Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yuca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.