Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, 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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
Alocasia
tall fescue
In German
Alocasia
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Alocasia
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Alocasia
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Alocasia
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Alocasia
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Alocasia
tall fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Tall Fescue
Season and care of Kris Plant and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tall Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Kris Plant and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kris Plant and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Kris Plant and Tall Fescue
Care of Kris Plant and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.