Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Asia, Europe, North America
  
Types
Not available
  
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
  
Habitat
Rainforest
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
3-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
1-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
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, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
  
Rosa rubiginosa
  
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
  
Rose
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
गुलाब
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Rose
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Se leva
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
Rosa
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
Τριαντάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Rosa
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Róża
  
In Latin
Aglaonema
  
Rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Colocasieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Alocasia and Rose
Season and care of Alocasia and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Alocasia and Rose Physical Information
Alocasia and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Rose are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Alocasia and Rose
Care of Alocasia and Rose 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 Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.