Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
30
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Cough, Diarrhea, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
AGASTACHE 'Pink Pop'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Agastache, Hybrid Hyssop, Pink Pop Agastache
In Hindi
Alocasia
Agastache
In German
Alocasia
Agastache
In French
Alocasia
Agastache
In Spanish
Alocasia
Agastache
In Greek
Alocasia
Agastache
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Agastache
In Polish
Alocasia
Agastache
In Latin
Alocasia
Agastache
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Giant hyssop
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Foeniculum
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Nepeteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Agastache
Season and care of Kris Plant and Agastache is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Agastache Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Agastache season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Agastache is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Agastache is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Agastache Physical Information
Kris Plant and Agastache physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Agastache height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Agastache are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Agastache flower color: Pink
- Agastache leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kris Plant and Agastache
Care of Kris Plant and Agastache include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agastache pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agastache needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.