Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Reniform
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Copperleaf
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Alocasia
In German
Copperleaf
Alocasia
In French
Copperleaf
Alocasia
In Spanish
copperleaf
Alocasia
In Greek
Copperleaf
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
Alocasia
In Polish
CopperLeaf
Alocasia
In Latin
Copperleaf
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Arales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Kris Plant
Season and care of Copperleaf and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Kris Plant Physical Information
Copperleaf and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Kris Plant are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Copperleaf and Kris Plant
Care of Copperleaf and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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.