Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Linear
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
fungus
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Alocasia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Arales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Araceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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.