Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In German
Abelia
Alocasia
In French
Abelia
Alocasia
In Spanish
Abelia
Alocasia
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Abelia
Alocasia
In Polish
Abelia
Alocasia
In Latin
Abelia
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Alocasia
Season and care of Abelia and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Alocasia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Alocasia Physical Information
Abelia and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Alocasia are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Alocasia
Care of Abelia and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.