Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Apple Tree
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
Alocasia
In German
Apfelbaum
Alocasia
In French
Pommier
Alocasia
In Spanish
Manzano
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Macieira
Alocasia
In Polish
jabłoń
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Kris Plant
Season and care of Apple Tree and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Kris Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Kris Plant Physical Information
Apple Tree and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Kris Plant are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Apple Tree and Kris Plant
Care of Apple Tree and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apple Tree 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.