Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
Types
Not available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Rainforest
  
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
1-8
  
8-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
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 after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
  
Used As Food, 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, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
  
ARONIA arbutifolia
  
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
  
Red Chokeberry
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
लाल Chokeberry
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Rote Apfelbeere
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Red Chokeberry
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
rojo Chokeberry
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
κόκκινο Chokeberry
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Red Chokeberry
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Red aronii
  
In Latin
Aglaonema
  
arbutifolia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Aronia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Colocasieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Alocasia and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Alocasia and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Alocasia and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Alocasia and Red Chokeberry
Care of Alocasia and Red Chokeberry 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 Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.