Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Rainforest
subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Peach
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, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Maple shaped
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
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
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Not Applicable
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
In Hindi
Alocasia
flowering maple
In German
Alocasia
Schönmalve
In French
Alocasia
érable floraison
In Spanish
Alocasia
arce de floración
In Greek
Alocasia
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Alocasia
de bordo florescimento
In Polish
Alocasia
klon kwitnienia
In Latin
Aglaonema
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasieae
Malveae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Alocasia and Flowering Maple
Season and care of Alocasia and Flowering Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Flowering Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Flowering Maple Physical Information
Alocasia and Flowering Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Flowering Maple are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
- Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Alocasia and Flowering Maple
Care of Alocasia and Flowering Maple 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 Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.