Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Chrysanthemums
In German
Elephant Ear
Chrysanthemen
In French
Elephant Ear
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Crisantemos
In Greek
Elephant Ear
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Crisântemos
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alocasia
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum
Care of Elephant Ear and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.