Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
water on alternate days
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
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
Not Available
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
In German
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
In French
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
In Spanish
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
In Greek
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
In Polish
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
In Latin
Summer Snapdragon
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant
Season and care of Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant Physical Information
Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant are as follows:
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Snapdragon pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Snapdragon 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.