Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
30
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Wounds
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Use in Chinese herbology
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGASTACHE 'Pink Pop'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Pink Pop Agastache
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Agastache
Alocasia
In German
Agastache
Alocasia
In French
Agastache
Alocasia
In Spanish
Agastache
Alocasia
In Greek
Agastache
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Agastache
Alocasia
In Polish
Agastache
Alocasia
In Latin
Agastache
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Giant hyssop
Alocasia
Clade
Foeniculum
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Nepeteae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Agastache and Kris Plant
Season and care of Agastache and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Agastache and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agastache season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Agastache is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Agastache is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Agastache and Kris Plant Physical Information
Agastache and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Agastache height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Agastache and Kris Plant are as follows:
Agastache flower color: Pink
Agastache leaf color: Gray Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Agastache and Kris Plant
Care of Agastache and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agastache pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Agastache needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.