Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Cold Regions
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Trident Maple
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Elephant Ear
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Elephant Ear
In French
Trident Maple
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Trident Maple
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Trident klon
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Trident Maple
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Trident Maple and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Ear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Trident Maple and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Trident Maple and Elephant Ear
Care of Trident Maple and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple 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.