Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Dried heads are used in floristry, 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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Elephant Ear
Fullers Karde
In French
Elephant Ear
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Dipsacales
Family
Araceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Dipsacoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Elephant Ear and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.