Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Animal Feed, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
Alocasia
tall fescue
In German
Alocasia
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Alocasia
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Alocasia
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Alocasia
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Alocasia
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Aglaonema
tall fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alocasia and Tall Fescue
Season and care of Alocasia and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tall Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Alocasia and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Alocasia and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Alocasia and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Alocasia and Tall Fescue
Care of Alocasia and Tall Fescue 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 Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.