Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Spider Mites
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Black Cherry
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Elephant Ear
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Elephant Ear
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Elephant Ear
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Elephant Ear? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Elephant Ear. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Elephant Ear doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Elephant Ear has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Elephant Ear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Black Cherry and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Black Cherry and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Black Cherry and Elephant Ear
Care of Black Cherry and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.