Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
bipinnate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Artemisia annua
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
Alocasia
Artemisia
In German
Alocasia
Artemisia
In French
Alocasia
Artemisia
In Spanish
Alocasia
Artemisia
In Greek
Alocasia
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Artemisia
In Polish
Alocasia
Artemisia
In Latin
Alocasia
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Artemisia. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Kris Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Kris Plant has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting and Artemisia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kris Plant and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Artemisia
Season and care of Kris Plant and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Artemisia Physical Information
Kris Plant and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Artemisia are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kris Plant and Artemisia
Care of Kris Plant and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.