Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Arjuna
In Hindi
Alocasia
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Alocasia
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Alocasia
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Alocasia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Alocasia
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Aglaonema
arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Genus
Alocasia
Terminilia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Alocasia and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Alocasia and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Alocasia and Arjuna Tree
Care of Alocasia and Arjuna Tree 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 Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.