Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Alocasia
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Alocasia
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Alocasia
céleri chou
In Spanish
Alocasia
apio col
In Greek
Alocasia
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Alocasia
aipo couve
In Polish
Alocasia
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Alocasia
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage
Care of Kris Plant and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.