Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Alocasia
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Alocasia
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Alocasia
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Alocasia
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Alocasia
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Alocasia
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Alocasia
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket
Care of Kris Plant and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.