Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vines
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
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, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Clematis
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Clematis
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
Alocasia
In German
Klematis
Alocasia
In French
Clématite
Alocasia
In Spanish
Clemátide
Alocasia
In Greek
κληματιτής
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Clematite
Alocasia
In Polish
Clematis
Alocasia
In Latin
Clematis
Alocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Arales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anemoneae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clematis and Kris Plant
Season and care of Clematis and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Kris Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Clematis and Kris Plant Physical Information
Clematis and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Kris Plant are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Clematis and Kris Plant
Care of Clematis and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clematis 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.