Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Argentina
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Cholla
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Elephant Ear
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Elephant Ear
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
planta Salão
In Polish
Elephant Ear
roślin Hall
In Latin
Elephant Ear
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Alocasia
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Cholla
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and Cholla Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Cholla are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Elephant Ear and Cholla
Care of Elephant Ear and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.