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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia
Mexico

Types

Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl

Number of Varieties

704
0 40000
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Habitat

Terrestrial, Wet lands
Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-8
11-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White
White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

-
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Blue Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Linear

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Full Sun, Humidity
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
From bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Aphids, Mites, Thripes

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity
Cold climate, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Spider Mites
Butterflies

Allergy

Toxic
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

-
Flowers

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOCASIA reginula
POLIANTHES tuberosa

Common Name

Elephant Ear
Tuberose

In Hindi

Elephant Ear
रजनीगंधा

In German

Elephant Ear
Tuberose

In French

Elephant Ear
Tubéreuse

In Spanish

Elephant Ear
nardo

In Greek

Elephant Ear
Τουμπερόζα

In Portuguese

Elephant Ear
Tuberosa

In Polish

Elephant Ear
Tuberoza

In Latin

Elephant Ear
Tuberose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales
Asparagales

Family

Araceae
Amaryllidaceae

Genus

Alocasia
Polianthes

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Colocasiodeae
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Subfamily

Aroideae
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Number of Species

7912
1 27800
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Difference Between Elephant Ear and Tuberose

If you are confused whether Elephant Ear or Tuberose are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Elephant Ear and Tuberose Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Elephant Ear are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium, whereas for Tuberose fertilizers required are 8-8-8 and All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Elephant Ear and Tuberose if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Elephant Ear and Tuberose

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Compare Facts of Elephant Ear vs Tuberose

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