Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
America
Types
Not available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue, Red, Violet, White
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Lobelia
In Hindi
Alocasia
Lobelia
In German
Alocasia
Lobelie
In French
Alocasia
Lobelia
In Spanish
Alocasia
Lobelia
In Greek
Alocasia
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Lobélia
In Polish
Alocasia
Lobelia
In Latin
Aglaonema
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Araceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Alocasia and Lobelia
Season and care of Alocasia and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Alocasia and Lobelia Physical Information
Alocasia and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Lobelia are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alocasia and Lobelia
Care of Alocasia and Lobelia 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 Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.