Species Alocasia reginula | Known

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Names

Common Names: Common names: Tiger Plant, Elephant Ear, Sword Plant Most common: Tiger Plant, Elephant Ear, Sword Plant Tiger Plant, Elephant Ear, Sword Plant

Growth

Height: 8-18 inches
Spread: 6-12 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color: Insignificant
Foliage Color: Dark with silvery veins
Fall Foliage Color: Dark green to black with silver veins

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 7b
Sunlight Requirements: Ideal sunlight requirement is Partial Shade.
Soil Type: Loamy, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
Soil Drainage: Well-drained, airy, and free-draining with good aeration to prevent waterlogging
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Semi-evergreen
Seasons of Interest: Spring and Summer
Bloom Time: Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Division, cuttings, and air layering

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: A.Hay
Publication: Gard. Bull. Singapore 50: 258 (1998)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Angiosperms
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Alocasia

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024