Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Asia, Europe, North America
  
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
  
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
3-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
  
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
  
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
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, 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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
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
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
Rosa rubiginosa
  
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
Rose
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
गुलाब
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Rose
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Se leva
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
Rosa
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
Τριαντάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Rosa
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Róża
  
In Latin
Alocasia
  
Rose
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Rosoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Rose
Season and care of Kris Plant and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Rose Physical Information
Kris Plant and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Rose are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Rose
Care of Kris Plant and Rose 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 pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.