Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Bulbs
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
Alocasia
Candelaria
In German
Alocasia
Candelaria
In French
Alocasia
Candelaria
In Spanish
Alocasia
Candelaria
In Greek
Alocasia
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Candelaria
In Polish
Alocasia
Candelaria
In Latin
Alocasia
Candelaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Arethuseae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Candelaria. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Candelaria
Season and care of Kris Plant and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelaria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Candelaria Physical Information
Kris Plant and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Candelaria are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kris Plant and Candelaria
Care of Kris Plant and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.