Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Virginia water horehound
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Broomsedge grass
Alocasia
In German
broomsedge Gras
Alocasia
In French
broomsedge herbe
Alocasia
In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge
Alocasia
In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama
Alocasia
In Polish
Broomsedge trawy
Alocasia
In Latin
Broomsedge herba
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Andropogon
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Broomsedge and Kris Plant
Season and care of Broomsedge and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Broomsedge and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broomsedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Broomsedge and Kris Plant Physical Information
Broomsedge and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Kris Plant are as follows:
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Broomsedge and Kris Plant
Care of Broomsedge and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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.