Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Alocasia
Ayers Pear
In German
Alocasia
Ayers Birne
In French
Alocasia
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Alocasia
Ayers pera
In Greek
Alocasia
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Alocasia
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Alocasia
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Ayers Pear. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Kris Plant and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Kris Plant and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Kris Plant and Ayers Pear
Care of Kris Plant and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.