Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Alocasia
Lungwort
In German
Alocasia
Lungenkraut
In French
Alocasia
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Alocasia
Lungwort
In Greek
Alocasia
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Alocasia
pulmonária
In Polish
Alocasia
płucnik
In Latin
Alocasia
Lungwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Arales
Peltigerales
Family
Araceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Lungwort
Season and care of Kris Plant and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Lungwort Physical Information
Kris Plant and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Lungwort are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Kris Plant and Lungwort
Care of Kris Plant and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.