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
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial 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, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
ANTHURIUM andraeanum 'Otazu'
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Flamingo Lily, Tailflower
In Hindi
Alocasia
flamingo lily
In German
Alocasia
flamingo lily
In French
Alocasia
flamingo lily
In Spanish
Alocasia
flamingo lily
In Greek
Alocasia
flamingo lily
In Portuguese
Alocasia
flamingo lily
In Polish
Alocasia
flamingo lily
In Latin
Aglaonema
flamingo lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Flamingo Lily
Season and care of Alocasia and Flamingo Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Flamingo Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flamingo Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamingo Lily is Neutral.
Alocasia and Flamingo Lily Physical Information
Alocasia and Flamingo Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flamingo Lily height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Flamingo Lily are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Flamingo Lily flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alocasia and Flamingo Lily
Care of Alocasia and Flamingo Lily 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 Lily 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 Flamingo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.