Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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 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 or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Snails
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Alocasia
Tritoma
In German
Alocasia
Tritoma
In French
Alocasia
Tritoma
In Spanish
Alocasia
tritoma
In Greek
Alocasia
tritoma
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Tritoma
In Polish
Alocasia
Tritoma
In Latin
Alocasia
Trytoma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Tritoma
Season and care of Kris Plant and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Tritoma Physical Information
Kris Plant and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Tritoma are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kris Plant and Tritoma
Care of Kris Plant and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.