Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, South America
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Red
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
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
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
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Elderberry
In Hindi
Alocasia
Elderberry
In German
Alocasia
Holunderbeere
In French
Alocasia
Sureau
In Spanish
Alocasia
Saúco
In Greek
Alocasia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Alocasia
Bez czarny
In Latin
Alocasia
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Elderberry
Season and care of Kris Plant and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Kris Plant and Elderberry Physical Information
Kris Plant and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Elderberry are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Kris Plant and Elderberry
Care of Kris Plant and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.