Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Alocasia
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Alocasia
italienisches Raigras
In French
Alocasia
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Alocasia
raigrás italiano
In Greek
Alocasia
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Alocasia
azevém
In Polish
Alocasia
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Alocasia
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Ryegrass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Kris Plant and Italian Ryegrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.