Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
अजवाइन
In German
Elephant Ear
Ajowan
In French
Elephant Ear
Ajowan
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Elephant Ear
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
aipo
In Polish
Elephant Ear
seler
In Latin
Elephant Ear
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Apiales
Genus
Alocasia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Apieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant
Care of Elephant Ear and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.