Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
Alocasia
peruvian lily
In German
Alocasia
peruanische Lilie
In French
Alocasia
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Alocasia
lirio peruano
In Greek
Alocasia
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Alocasia
lírio peruano
In Polish
Alocasia
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Aglaonema
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Alocasia and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Alocasia and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Alocasia and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Alocasia and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Alocasia and Peruvian-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 Peruvian-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 Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.