Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
1-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Barley
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In German
Gerste
Alocasia
In Spanish
cebada
Alocasia
In Greek
κριθάρι
Alocasia
In Portuguese
cevada
Alocasia
In Polish
jęczmień
Alocasia
In Latin
hordei
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Alocasia
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Alocasia? We provide you with everything About Barley and Alocasia. Barley doesn't have thorns and Alocasia doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Alocasia has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barley and Alocasia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Alocasia
Season and care of Barley and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Alocasia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Alocasia Physical Information
Barley and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Alocasia are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Barley and Alocasia
Care of Barley and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.