Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Alocasia
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Alocasia
Baum des Himmels
In French
Alocasia
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Alocasia
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Alocasia
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Alocasia
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Alocasia
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Kris Plant and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.