Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Alocasia
Ageratum
In German
Alocasia
Ageratum
In French
Alocasia
Ageratum
In Spanish
Alocasia
Ageratum
In Greek
Alocasia
Ageratum
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Ageratum
In Polish
Alocasia
Ageratum
In Latin
Aglaonema
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Alocasia and Ageratum
Season and care of Alocasia and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ageratum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Ageratum Physical Information
Alocasia and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Ageratum are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Alocasia and Ageratum
Care of Alocasia and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
