Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
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Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular 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
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Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
tandalja bhaji
In German
Elephant Ear
Tampala
In French
Elephant Ear
Tampala
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Tampala
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Tampala
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Tampala
In Polish
Elephant Ear
Tampala
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Amaranthoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Tampala
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and Tampala Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Tampala are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Elephant Ear and Tampala
Care of Elephant Ear and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tampala pruning is done 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.