Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
  
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
not available
  
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
  
Humid climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Red, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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, Fertilizer every month during spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Aphids, Earwigs, fungus, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Thripes
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
  
Antirheumatic, Appetite enhancer, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold, Headache, Laxative, Muscle Pain, Sore throat, Sweat bullets, Tonsillitis
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Flowers, Root bark
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
  
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
ALPINIA purpurata
  
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
Jungle Queen, Red Ginger
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
लाल अदरक
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Red Ginger
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Red Ginger
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
Red Ginger
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
Red Ginger
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Red Ginger
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Red Ginger
  
In Latin
Alocasia
  
Gingiberi Rubrum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Zingiberaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Alpinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
  
Alpinieae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Alpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant
Season and care of Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Ginger Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Red Ginger Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Ginger Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant Physical Information
Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Ginger Plant height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Red Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Red Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant
Care of Kris Plant and Red Ginger Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Ginger Plant 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 Red Ginger Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.