Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
not available
  
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
  
Pastures, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H2
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
V-Shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative
  
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
  
Needs a lot of water initially
  
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
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flies, Flying insects, Insects, Not Available
  
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Rheumatism
  
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Shoots
  
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
  
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
  
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
  
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
In Hindi
tail flower
  
Alocasia
  
In German
Schwanz Blume
  
Alocasia
  
In French
Anthurium andraeanum
  
Alocasia
  
In Spanish
tail flower
  
Alocasia
  
In Greek
Tail flower
  
Alocasia
  
In Portuguese
Tailflower
  
Alocasia
  
In Polish
Anturium Andrego
  
Alocasia
  
In Latin
Tail flower
  
Alocasia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Arales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Anthocercis
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Anthurieae
  
Colocasiodeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available, Pothoideae
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available