Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
In German
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
In French
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Order
Alismatales
Liliales
Genus
Alocasia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa
Care of Elephant Ear and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.