Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Grasses
Habitat
Rainforest
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
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
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray 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
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Grass like
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Alocasia
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Alocasia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Alocasia
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Alocasia
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Alocasia
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Alocasia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Aglaonema
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Alocasia and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.