Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Toxic
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Elephant Ear
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
In German
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
In French
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Kris Plant
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Ear and Kris Plant Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Kris Plant are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Elephant Ear and Kris Plant
Care of Elephant Ear and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.