Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
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
Beautification
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
Not Available
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
alstroemeria
Alocasia
In German
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
In French
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Kris Plant
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Kris Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Alstroemeria and Kris Plant Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Kris Plant are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Alstroemeria and Kris Plant
Care of Alstroemeria and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alstroemeria 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.