Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Not available
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Alocasia
Butterfly Bush
In German
Alocasia
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Alocasia
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Alocasia
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Alocasia
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Alocasia
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Alocasia
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Aglaonema
papilio rubo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Araceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Alocasia and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Alocasia and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Alocasia and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Alocasia and Butterfly Bush
Care of Alocasia and Butterfly Bush 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 Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.