Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
Alocasia
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
Alocasia
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
Alocasia
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
Alocasia
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
Alocasia
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
Alocasia
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Alocasia
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Kris Plant and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.