Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Spider Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Mandarin
Elephant Ear
In German
Mandarin
Elephant Ear
In French
mandarin
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
mandarín
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
tangerina
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Mandarynka
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Latin
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Mandarin and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mandarin and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Mandarin and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Mandarin and Elephant Ear
Care of Mandarin and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin 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.