Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Mulga
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Mulga
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Mulga Tree and Kris Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Kris Plant? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Kris Plant. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Kris Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Kris Plant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching 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 Mulga Tree and Kris Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Kris Plant
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Kris Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Kris Plant Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Kris Plant are as follows:
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Mulga Tree and Kris Plant
Care of Mulga Tree and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.