Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
बिगोनिया
In German
Elephant Ear
Begonie
In French
Elephant Ear
Begonia
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Begonia
In Greek
Elephant Ear
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Begônia
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Begonia
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Begonia
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Ear and Begonia Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Begonia are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Begonia
Care of Elephant Ear and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.