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
10-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets, Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Soft scales
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Toxic
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum 'Otazu'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Tailflower
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
flamingo lily
Alocasia
In German
flamingo lily
Alocasia
In French
flamingo lily
Alocasia
In Spanish
flamingo lily
Alocasia
In Greek
flamingo lily
Alocasia
In Portuguese
flamingo lily
Alocasia
In Polish
flamingo lily
Alocasia
In Latin
flamingo lily
Alocasia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamingo Lily and Kris Plant
Season and care of Flamingo Lily and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Lily and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Lily is Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Flamingo Lily is Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamingo Lily and Kris Plant Physical Information
Flamingo Lily and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Lily 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 Lily and Kris Plant are as follows:
Flamingo Lily flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Flamingo Lily and Kris Plant
Care of Flamingo Lily and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Lily 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 Flamingo Lily 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.