Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
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
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Vomiting
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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
Alocasia
Butterfly Bush
In German
Alocasia
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Alocasia
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Alocasia
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Alocasia
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Alocasia
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Alocasia
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Alocasia
papilio rubo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Araceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush
Care of Kris Plant and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.