Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
14-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
Alocasia
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Alocasia
Kolbenfaden
In French
Alocasia
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
Alocasia
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
Alocasia
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Alocasia
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Alocasia
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Aglaonemateae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Kris Plant and Chinese Evergreen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.