Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
  
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
  
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
  
Terrestrial, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 -5
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Brown, Green
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
  
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
  
Full Sun, Humidity
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Rodents
  
Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
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, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
  
ALOCASIA reginula
  
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
  
Elephant Ear
  
In German
Northern Seehafer
  
Elephant Ear
  
In French
Northern Sea Oats
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
  
Elephant Ear
  
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
  
Elephant Ear
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Uniola
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
  
Colocasiodeae
  
Subfamily
Panicoideae
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available