Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
1-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Flamingo Flower
In Hindi
Alocasia
राजहंस फूल
In German
Alocasia
Flamingoblume
In French
Alocasia
flamant rose fleur
In Spanish
Alocasia
flamenco flor
In Greek
Alocasia
Flamingo λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Alocasia
flamingo flor
In Polish
Alocasia
flamingo kwiat
In Latin
Aglaonema
flos Flamingo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Alocasia and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Alocasia and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alocasia and Flamingo Flower
Care of Alocasia and Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.