Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
-
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Elephant Ear
White Ash
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Elephant Ear
Fraxinus americana
In French
Elephant Ear
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Elephant Ear
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Elephant Ear
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Lamiales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elephant Ear and White Ash
Season and care of Elephant Ear and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Ear and White Ash Physical Information
Elephant Ear and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and White Ash are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
White Ash flower color:
- White Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elephant Ear and White Ash
Care of Elephant Ear and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.