Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Japan
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
-
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
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 Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
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
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
sasanqua
In German
Elephant Ear
sasanqua
In French
Elephant Ear
sasanqua
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
sasanqua
In Greek
Elephant Ear
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Sasankya
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Sasankya
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Theales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Sasanqua
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Ear and Sasanqua Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Sasanqua are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Sasanqua
Care of Elephant Ear and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.