Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
-
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Butterflies
Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Wild lilac
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
In German
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
In French
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Ceanothus
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ceanothus and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Ceanothus and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Ceanothus and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ceanothus season is Summer and Elephant Ear season is Summer. The type of soil for Ceanothus is Loam and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ceanothus and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Ceanothus and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ceanothus and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Ceanothus and Elephant Ear
Care of Ceanothus and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus 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.