Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light 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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oval
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Decoration Purposes, 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
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
AESCULUS californica
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
California Buckeye
In Hindi
Alocasia
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
In German
Alocasia
California Buckeye
In French
Alocasia
California Buckeye
In Spanish
Alocasia
California Buckeye
In Greek
Alocasia
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
In Portuguese
Alocasia
California Buckeye
In Polish
Alocasia
Kalifornia Buckeye
In Latin
Aglaonema
California Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Alocasia and California Buckeye
Season and care of Alocasia and California Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and California Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Alocasia and California Buckeye Physical Information
Alocasia and California Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and California Buckeye are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Care of Alocasia and California Buckeye
Care of Alocasia and California Buckeye 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 California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.