Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
  
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, 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
  
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
  
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
  
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
  
Arbutus menziesii
  
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
  
Arbutus
  
In Hindi
tail flower
  
सदाबहार
  
In German
Schwanz Blume
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
tail flower
  
Arbitus
  
In Greek
Tail flower
  
κουμαριά
  
In Portuguese
Tailflower
  
árbuto
  
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
  
mącznik
  
In Latin
Tail flower
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Solanales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Anthocercis
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Anthurieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
  
Arbutoideae