Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, 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
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
bees
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Bees, Flies, Turtles
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Alocasia
Saururus cernuus
In German
Alocasia
Saururus cernuus
In French
Alocasia
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Alocasia
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Alocasia
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Alocasia
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Alocasia
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Saururus cernuus doesn't have thorns. Also Kris Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Kris Plant has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting and Saururus cernuus has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus
Care of Kris Plant and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.