Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
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
Grass like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Barley
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In German
Gerste
Alocasia
In Spanish
cebada
Alocasia
In Greek
κριθάρι
Alocasia
In Portuguese
cevada
Alocasia
In Polish
jęczmień
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Triticeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Kris Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Kris Plant? We provide you with everything About Barley and Kris Plant. Barley doesn't have thorns and Kris Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Kris Plant has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Barley and Kris Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Kris Plant
Season and care of Barley and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Kris Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Barley and Kris Plant Physical Information
Barley and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Kris Plant are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Barley and Kris Plant
Care of Barley and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley 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.