Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Ants
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Peony
In German
Alocasia
Pfingstrose
In French
Alocasia
Pivoine
In Spanish
Alocasia
Peonía
In Greek
Alocasia
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Peônia
In Polish
Alocasia
Piwonia
In Latin
Alocasia
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Not Available
Family
Araceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Peony
Season and care of Kris Plant and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Peony is Neutral.
Kris Plant and Peony Physical Information
Kris Plant and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Peony are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Peony
Care of Kris Plant and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.