Kris Plant

Giant Reed

About Kris Plant and Giant Reed

Kris Plant

Giant Reed

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tender Perennial

Grass

1.3 Origin

Hybrid origin

Southern Europe

1.4 Types

Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora

Arundo, Carrizo

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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1.5 Habitat

Pastures, Wet forest

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-12

6-10

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12 - 1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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60.00 cm

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18.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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60.00 cm

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150.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White

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2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Red

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2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Gray Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Gray Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Gray Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

V-Shaped

Linear

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs a lot of water initially

Requires a lot of watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

4.7 Pruning

No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails

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4.10 Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.4 Showy Foliage

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66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.5 Showy Bark

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15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

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10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !

5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

5.12 Allergy

conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

6.1.3 Edible Uses

Sometimes

6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Rhizomes

Bark, Sap

6.2.3 Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

ALOCASIA x amazonica

ARUNDO donax

7.2 Common Name

African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear

Giant Reed

7.2.1 In Hindi

Alocasia

नरकट

7.2.2 In German

Alocasia

Pfahlrohr

7.2.3 In French

Alocasia

Arundo donax

7.2.4 In Spanish

Alocasia

Arundo donax

7.2.5 In Greek

Alocasia

Arundo donax

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Alocasia

Cana-do-reino

7.2.7 In Polish

Alocasia

Lasecznica trzcinowata

7.2.8 In Latin

Alocasia

Arundo donax

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Tracheophyta

Angiosperms

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

8.4 Order

Arales

Cyperales

8.5 Family

Araceae

Poaceae

8.6 Genus

Alocasia

Arundo

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Commelinids

8.8 Tribe

Colocasiodeae

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8.9 Subfamily

Aroideae

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8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Kris Plant and Giant Reed

Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Giant Reed? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Giant Reed. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kris Plant and Giant Reed

Season and care of Kris Plant and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Kris Plant and Giant Reed Physical Information

Kris Plant and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Giant Reed are as follows:

Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Kris Plant and Giant Reed

Care of Kris Plant and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.