Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit, Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Caterpillar
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In German
Alocasia
Stachelbeere
In French
Alocasia
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Alocasia
Grosella
In Greek
Alocasia
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Groselha
In Polish
Alocasia
Agrest
In Latin
Alocasia
hominem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Malpighiales
Family
Araceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Kris Plant and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.