Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
  
gardens, Near ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
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
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
  
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
Flamingo Flower
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
राजहंस फूल
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Flamingoblume
  
In French
Alocasia
  
flamant rose fleur
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
flamenco flor
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
Flamingo λουλούδι
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
flamingo flor
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
flamingo kwiat
  
In Latin
Alocasia
  
flos Flamingo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Anthurium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flamingo Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower
Care of Kris Plant and Flamingo Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.