Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, China, India, Japan
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Light
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
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
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
ascites
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
NA
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Epipremnum aureum
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Hunter's robe, Money plant
In Hindi
Alocasia
मनी प्लांट
In German
Alocasia
Geld-Anlage
In French
Alocasia
usine de l'argent
In Spanish
Alocasia
planta de dinero
In Greek
Alocasia
φυτό χρήματα
In Portuguese
Alocasia
planta de dinheiro
In Polish
Alocasia
pieniądze roślin
In Latin
Alocasia
pecuniam herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Epipremnum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Monstereae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Monsteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Moneyplant
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Moneyplant? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Moneyplant. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Moneyplant doesn't have thorns. Also Kris Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Kris Plant has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting and Moneyplant has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kris Plant and Moneyplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Moneyplant
Season and care of Kris Plant and Moneyplant is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Moneyplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moneyplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Moneyplant is Loamy while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Moneyplant is Neutral.
Kris Plant and Moneyplant Physical Information
Kris Plant and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Moneyplant are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Moneyplant flower color: White
- Moneyplant leaf color: Yellow
Care of Kris Plant and Moneyplant
Care of Kris Plant and Moneyplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.