Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Alocasia
Ajowan
In French
Alocasia
Ajowan
In Spanish
Alocasia
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Alocasia
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Alocasia
aipo
In Latin
Alocasia
semina Carom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Apieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Kris Plant and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Kris Plant and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Kris Plant and Ajwain plant
Care of Kris Plant and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.