Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
Pastures, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
V-Shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
  
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
  
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
  
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
In German
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
In French
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
  
Alocasia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Arales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Rosa
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Colocasiodeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Kris Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prairie Wild Rose 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.