Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
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
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Alocasia
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Alocasia
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Alocasia
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Alocasia
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Alocasia
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Alocasia
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Aglaonema
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Alocasia and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.