Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
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, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Elephant Ear
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Elephant Ear
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Scrophulariales
Family
Araceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Jacaranda
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and Jacaranda Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Jacaranda are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Jacaranda
Care of Elephant Ear and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.