Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Grasses
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Tan
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
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, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Alocasia
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Alocasia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Alocasia
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Alocasia
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Alocasia
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Alocasia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Alocasia
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Kris Plant and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.