Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
1-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Unknown
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Hairy Bittercress
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
बालों वाली Bittercress
Alocasia
In German
Hairy Bittercress
Alocasia
In French
Bittercress Poilu
Alocasia
In Spanish
Bittercress Peludo
Alocasia
In Greek
τριχωτές Bittercress
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Bittercress cabeludo
Alocasia
In Polish
włochaty Bittercress
Alocasia
In Latin
pilosus bittercress
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia
Season and care of Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hairy Bittercress season is Not Available and Alocasia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia Physical Information
Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia are as follows:
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia
Care of Hairy Bittercress and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.