Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
California
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Hillside
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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
Oval
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
California Buckeye
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
Alocasia
In German
California Buckeye
Alocasia
In French
California Buckeye
Alocasia
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Alocasia
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
Alocasia
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Alocasia
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
Alocasia
In Latin
California Buckeye
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Alocasia
Season and care of California Buckeye and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
California Buckeye and Alocasia Physical Information
California Buckeye and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Alocasia are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of California Buckeye and Alocasia
Care of California Buckeye and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer California Buckeye 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.