Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Toxic
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
ANANAS
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Pineapple
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
अनानास
In German
Elephant Ear
Ananas
In French
Elephant Ear
Ananas
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Piña
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Abacaxi
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Ananas
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Alismatales
Bromeliales
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Pineapple
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Elephant Ear and Pineapple Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Pineapple are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Elephant Ear and Pineapple
Care of Elephant Ear and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.