Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
South Africa
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Water more in summer
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Clivia
In German
Alocasia
Clivia
In French
Alocasia
Clivia
In Spanish
Alocasia
Clivia
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Clivia
In Polish
Alocasia
Clivia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Clivia. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Clivia 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 Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Clivia
Season and care of Kris Plant and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clivia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Clivia Physical Information
Kris Plant and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Clivia are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Clivia
Care of Kris Plant and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
