Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
  
Pastures, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
V-Shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
  
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
  
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
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
bees
  
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
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
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Turtles
  
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
  
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
  
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Leaves, Rhizomes
  
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
  
ALOCASIA x amazonica
  
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
  
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
  
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
  
Alocasia
  
In German
Saururus cernuus
  
Alocasia
  
In French
Saururus cernuus
  
Alocasia
  
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
  
Alocasia
  
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
  
Alocasia
  
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
  
Alocasia
  
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
  
Alocasia
  
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
  
Alocasia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Piperales
  
Arales
  
Family
Saururaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Saururus
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Colocasiodeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant
Care of Saururus cernuus and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saururus cernuus 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.