Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Alocasia
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Alocasia
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Alocasia
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Alocasia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Alocasia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Alocasia
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Alocasia
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Scrophulariales
Family
Araceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Jacaranda
Season and care of Kris Plant and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Jacaranda Physical Information
Kris Plant and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Jacaranda are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Jacaranda
Care of Kris Plant and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.