Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Not Available
Habitat
Pastures, Wet forest
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of water initially
Needs less 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
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
No need to prune, 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
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog 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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA x amazonica
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In Spanish
Alocasia
Zizka
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Zizka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kris Plant and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Kris Plant and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Kris Plant and Zizka. Kris Plant doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Kris Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Kris Plant has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting and Zizka has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kris Plant and Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kris Plant and Zizka
Season and care of Kris Plant and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Kris Plant and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zizka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kris Plant is Loam and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Kris Plant and Zizka Physical Information
Kris Plant and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kris Plant and Zizka are as follows:
Kris Plant flower color: White
Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Kris Plant and Zizka
Care of Kris Plant and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.