Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
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Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
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, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
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Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Marijuana
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
मारिजुआना
In German
Elephant Ear
Marihuana
In French
Elephant Ear
Marijuana
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Marijuana
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Maconha
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Marihuana
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Araceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Marijuana
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Ear and Marijuana Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Marijuana are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Marijuana
Care of Elephant Ear and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.