Kris Plant

Birch

About Kris Plant and Birch

Kris Plant

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Types

Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

-60

0 40000

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Habitat

Pastures, Wet forest

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

V-Shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs a lot of water initially

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Rhizomes

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOCASIA x amazonica

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Alocasia

भोज पत्र

In German

Alocasia

Birke

In French

Alocasia

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Alocasia

Abedul

In Greek

Alocasia

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Alocasia

bétula

In Polish

Alocasia

Brzoza

In Latin

Alocasia

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Fagales

Family

Araceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Alocasia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Colocasiodeae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

-34

1 27800

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Properties of Kris Plant and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Birch? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Birch. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Birch 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 Birch 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 Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kris Plant and Birch

Season and care of Kris Plant and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Kris Plant and Birch Physical Information

Kris Plant and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Birch are as follows:

Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Kris Plant and Birch

Care of Kris Plant and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.