Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Not Available
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Birds, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
BROMELIA
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Alocasia
Heart-of-flame
In German
Alocasia
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Alocasia
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Alocasia
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Alocasia
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Alocasia
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Alocasia
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Heart of Flame. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Kris Plant and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Kris Plant and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Kris Plant and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Heart of Flame
Care of Kris Plant and Heart of Flame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.