Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Terrestrial, Wet lands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA reginula
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Elephant Ear
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Elephant Ear
Zonal Geranium
In German
Elephant Ear
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Elephant Ear
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Elephant Ear
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Elephant Ear
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Elephant Ear
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Elephant Ear
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Elephant Ear
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Geraniales
Family
Araceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Ear is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Elephant Ear flower color: White
Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium
Care of Elephant Ear and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.