Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
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
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
Alocasia
  
प्याज
  
In German
Alocasia
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
Alocasia
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Alocasia
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
Alocasia
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
Alocasia
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Alocasia
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
Alocasia
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Allioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Kris Plant and White Onion
Season and care of Kris Plant and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Kris Plant and White Onion Physical Information
Kris Plant and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and White Onion are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Kris Plant and White Onion
Care of Kris Plant and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.