Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, Northern America
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
  
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
  
Terrestrial, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
  
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
  
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Syringa
  
ALOCASIA reginula
  
Common Name
Lilac
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Hindi
बकाइन
  
Elephant Ear
  
In German
Flieder
  
Elephant Ear
  
In French
lilas
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Spanish
lila
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Greek
πασχαλιά
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Portuguese
lilás
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Polish
liliowy
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Latin
lilac
  
Elephant Ear
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Oleaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Syringa
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Oleeae
  
Colocasiodeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Season and Care of Lilacs and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Lilacs and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Elephant Ear season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Lilacs and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Lilacs and Elephant Ear
Care of Lilacs and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lilacs 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.