Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Cold Regions
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Tuberose
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
Elephant Ear
In German
Tuberose
Elephant Ear
In French
Tubéreuse
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
nardo
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Tuberoza
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Tuberose
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Alismatales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Polianthes
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tuberose and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Tuberose and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Elephant Ear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tuberose and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Tuberose and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Tuberose and Elephant Ear
Care of Tuberose and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves 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 Tuberose 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.