Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
V-Shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
  
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, 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, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
  
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
Common Name
Flamingo Flower
  
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
In Hindi
राजहंस फूल
  
Alocasia
  
In German
Flamingoblume
  
Alocasia
  
In French
flamant rose fleur
  
Alocasia
  
In Spanish
flamenco flor
  
Alocasia
  
In Greek
Flamingo λουλούδι
  
Alocasia
  
In Portuguese
flamingo flor
  
Alocasia
  
In Polish
flamingo kwiat
  
Alocasia
  
In Latin
flos Flamingo
  
Alocasia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Arales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Anthurium
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Colocasiodeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant
Season and care of Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant Physical Information
Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant are as follows:
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant
Care of Flamingo Flower and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flamingo Flower 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.