Kris Plant

Hosta

About Kris Plant and Hosta

Kris Plant

Hosta

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

Asia

Types

Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Number of Varieties

-70

0 40000

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Habitat

Pastures, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-123-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-2

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm45.70 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Lavender, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

V-Shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction

Grafting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs a lot of water initially

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes

Hummingbirds

Allergy

conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Erosion control

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Rhizomes

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALOCASIA x amazonica

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

Common Name

African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear

Hosta

In Hindi

Alocasia

Hosta

In German

Alocasia

Hosta

In French

Alocasia

Hosta

In Spanish

Alocasia

Hosta

In Greek

Alocasia

Hosta

In Portuguese

Alocasia

Hosta

In Polish

Alocasia

Hosta

In Latin

Alocasia

strone

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Arales

Asparagales

Family

Araceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Alocasia

Hosta

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Colocasiodeae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Agavoideae

Number of Species

-70

1 27800

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Properties of Kris Plant and Hosta

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

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Season and Care of Kris Plant and Hosta

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

Kris Plant and Hosta Physical Information

Kris Plant and Hosta physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Hosta are as follows:

Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green

Care of Kris Plant and Hosta

Care of Kris Plant and Hosta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hosta 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 Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.