Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
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, Apply N-P-K
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Pollen
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Artemisia
Alocasia
In German
Artemisia
Alocasia
In French
Artemisia
Alocasia
In Spanish
Artemisia
Alocasia
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Alocasia
In Polish
Artemisia
Alocasia
In Latin
Artemisia
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artemisia and Kris Plant
Season and care of Artemisia and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Artemisia and Kris Plant Physical Information
Artemisia and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Kris Plant are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Artemisia and Kris Plant
Care of Artemisia and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia 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 Artemisia 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.