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About Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen


About Chinese Evergreen and Alocasia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Southeastern Asia   
Southern Asia   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
32   
99+

Habitat
Rainforest   
subtropical regions, Tropical areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15   
14-15   

AHS Heat Zone
1-8   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
H2   

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Green   
White, Light Green, Ivory   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red, Orange   
Red, Orange   

Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green   
Not Available   

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   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Spade shaped   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings   
Cuttings, Divison   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained   
Allow to dry out slightly between watering   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   

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   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Not Available   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation   
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites   
Not Available   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent   
Not Available   

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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis   
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'   

Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi   
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen   

In Hindi
Alocasia   
Chinese Evergreen   

In German
Alocasia   
Kolbenfaden   

In French
Alocasia   
Chinese Evergreen   

In Spanish
Alocasia   
Chinese Evergreen   

In Greek
Alocasia   
Chinese Evergreen   

In Portuguese
Alocasia   
Chinese Evergreen   

In Polish
Alocasia   
Chinese Evergreen   

In Latin
Aglaonema   
Chinese Evergreen   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Arales   
Alismatales   

Family
Araceae   
Araceae   

Genus
Alocasia   
Aglaonema   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Colocasieae   
Aglaonemateae   

Subfamily
Aroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
79   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen

Wondering what are the properties of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen? We provide you with everything About Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen. Alocasia doesn't have thorns and Chinese Evergreen doesn't have thorns. Also Alocasia does not have fragrant flowers. Alocasia has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Chinese Evergreen has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen

Season and care of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information

Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:

Care of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen

Care of Alocasia and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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