Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Glandular
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
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, Gray mold, 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
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Intestinal gas
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Artichoke
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Artichoke
Alocasia
In German
Artischocke
Alocasia
In French
Artichaut
Alocasia
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Alocasia
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Alocasia
In Polish
Karczoch
Alocasia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Kris Plant
Season and care of Artichoke and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Kris Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Kris Plant Physical Information
Artichoke and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Kris Plant are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Artichoke and Kris Plant
Care of Artichoke and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke 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.