Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Spade 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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Insect Bites
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Alocasia brisbanensis
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Alocasia
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Alocasia
In French
arbousier
Alocasia
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Alocasia
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Alocasia
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Alocasia
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Alocasia
In Latin
arbutus
Aglaonema
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Alocasia
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Alocasia Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Alocasia are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Alocasia
Care of Strawberry Tree and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Tree 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.