Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Elephant Ear
In German
Tulpenbaum
Elephant Ear
In French
tulipier
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Elephant Ear
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Elephant Ear
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Alismatales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Elephant Ear season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear
Care of Tulip Tree and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.