Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Elephant Ear
Tulpenbaum
In French
Elephant Ear
tulipier
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Elephant Ear
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Elephant Ear
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Magnoliales
Family
Araceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree
Care of Elephant Ear and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.