Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Nutmeg
In German
Alocasia
Muskatnuss
In French
Alocasia
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Alocasia
nuez moscada
In Greek
Alocasia
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Alocasia
noz-moscada
In Polish
Alocasia
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Nutmeg
Season and care of Kris Plant and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Nutmeg Physical Information
Kris Plant and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Nutmeg are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Kris Plant and Nutmeg
Care of Kris Plant and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.