Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Bees, Flies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Alocasia
Hydrangea
In German
Alocasia
Hortensie
In French
Alocasia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Alocasia
Hortensia
In Greek
Alocasia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Alocasia
Hortensja
In Latin
Alocasia
Hibiscus
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Kris Plant and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Chaco. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Chaco
Season and care of Kris Plant and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Chaco Physical Information
Kris Plant and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Chaco are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Kris Plant and Chaco
Care of Kris Plant and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.