Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Tropical regions
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Spider mites
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
Butterflies, Not Available
Spider Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Hedysarum
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Alismatales
Family
Solanaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Ear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana 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 Brunfelsia americana 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.