Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Light 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
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Elephant Ear
rosa Ipe
In French
Elephant Ear
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Elephant Ear
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Elephant Ear
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Family
Araceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe
Care of Elephant Ear and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.