Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Alocasia
Wax Begonia
In German
Alocasia
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Alocasia
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Alocasia
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Alocasia
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Alocasia
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Alocasia
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Begoniaceae
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 Wax Begonia
Season and care of Kris Plant and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Kris Plant and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Kris Plant and Wax Begonia
Care of Kris Plant and Wax Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.