Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
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Central America, Mexico
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Slicing, Pickling and burpless
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Floodplains, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light 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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Ants, Birds, Flying insects, Insects, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Antioxidants, Combats Stress, Fiber, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Inflammation, Rich in Iron
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
MELOTHRIA scabra
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Mexican Sour Gherkins, cucamelon
In Hindi
Alocasia
Mousemelon
In German
Alocasia
Maus Melone
In French
Alocasia
Mousemelon
In Spanish
Alocasia
Mousemelon
In Greek
Alocasia
πεπόνι ποντίκι
In Portuguese
Alocasia
melão rato
In Polish
Alocasia
mysz melona
In Latin
Alocasia
mouse melon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Mouse Melon
Season and care of Kris Plant and Mouse Melon is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Mouse Melon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mouse Melon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Mouse Melon is Loam while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Mouse Melon is Neutral.
Kris Plant and Mouse Melon Physical Information
Kris Plant and Mouse Melon physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Mouse Melon height is 15.20 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Mouse Melon are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Mouse Melon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Mouse Melon leaf color: Light Green
Care of Kris Plant and Mouse Melon
Care of Kris Plant and Mouse Melon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mouse Melon pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove shoots. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mouse Melon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.