Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Hybrid origin
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Black Currant
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Alocasia
In German
Carandas
Alocasia
In French
karondas
Alocasia
In Spanish
karondas
Alocasia
In Greek
karondas
Alocasia
In Portuguese
karondas
Alocasia
In Polish
karondas
Alocasia
In Latin
karondas
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Kris Plant
Season and care of Karonda and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Karonda and Kris Plant Physical Information
Karonda and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Kris Plant are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Karonda and Kris Plant
Care of Karonda and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Karonda 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.