Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Spider Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Oxlip
Elephant Ear
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Elephant Ear
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Primula elatior
Elephant Ear
In Greek
δακράκι
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Oxlip
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Oxlip
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Oxlip
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Alismatales
Family
Onagraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Oxlip and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Elephant Ear season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Oxlip and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Elephant Ear
Care of Oxlip and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Oxlip 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.