Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Lisianthus
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Alocasia
In German
Lisianthus
Alocasia
In French
Lisianthus
Alocasia
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Alocasia
In Greek
Lisianthus
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Alocasia
In Polish
Eustoma
Alocasia
In Latin
Lisianthus
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Lisianthus and Alocasia
Season and care of Lisianthus and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Lisianthus and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Alocasia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lisianthus and Alocasia Physical Information
Lisianthus and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Lisianthus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lisianthus and Alocasia are as follows:
Lisianthus flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Lisianthus and Alocasia
Care of Lisianthus and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lisianthus 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.