Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
Alocasia
variegated butterbur
In German
Alocasia
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Alocasia
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Alocasia
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Alocasia
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Alocasia
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Alocasia
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Alocasia
varius butterbur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Kris Plant and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.