Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Tropical regions
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
-
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Hatiora
Elephant Ear
In German
Hatiora
Elephant Ear
In French
Hatiora
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Hatiora
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Hatiora
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Elephant Ear
In Polish
hatiora
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Hatiora
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Hatiora and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Hatiora and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Elephant Ear season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Hatiora and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Elephant Ear
Care of Hatiora and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.