Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Alocasia
Calla Lily
In German
Alocasia
Calla-Lilien-
In French
Alocasia
Lys calla
In Greek
Alocasia
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Calla
In Polish
Alocasia
Calla Lily
In Latin
Alocasia
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Calla Lily
Season and care of Kris Plant and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Calla Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Kris Plant and Calla Lily Physical Information
Kris Plant and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Calla Lily are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Calla Lily
Care of Kris Plant and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.