Elephant Ear

Twinleaf

About Elephant Ear and Twinleaf

Elephant Ear

Twinleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily

Number of Varieties

702

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial, Wet lands

gardens, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

7-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Butterfly shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Full Sun, Humidity

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Blight, Mites, Red spider mite

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cancer, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Groundcover

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOCASIA reginula

JEFFERSONIA diphylla

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

792

1 27800

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Properties of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Elephant Ear and Twinleaf. Elephant Ear doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Ear does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Ear has allergic reactions like Toxic and Twinleaf has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf

Season and care of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.

Elephant Ear and Twinleaf Physical Information

Elephant Ear and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf are as follows:

Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf

Care of Elephant Ear and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.