Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Cercis
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Eastern Redbud
In German
Elephant Ear
OstRedbud
In French
Elephant Ear
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud
Care of Elephant Ear and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.