Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
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
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Alocasia
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Alocasia
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
Alocasia
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
Alocasia
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Alocasia
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Alocasia
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Alocasia
.org Phlox
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goldmine Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Kris Plant and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.