Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South America
  
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Alocasia
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Peanut
Season and care of Kris Plant and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Kris Plant and Peanut Physical Information
Kris Plant and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Peanut are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Kris Plant and Peanut
Care of Kris Plant and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.