Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Houseplant
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Linear
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
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
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
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Alocasia
Kangaroo Paws
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Arales
Commelinales
Family
Araceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Alocasia
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Conostyloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Kris Plant and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.