Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Red
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Red
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Sun
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
Complete balanced fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, 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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Mild Allergen
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Tooth ache
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Talus Slope Penstemon
Alocasia
In German
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
Alocasia
In French
Talus Slope Penstemon
Alocasia
In Spanish
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
Alocasia
In Greek
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Talus Penstemon Slope
Alocasia
In Polish
Talus Slope Penstemon
Alocasia
In Latin
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Arales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant
Season and care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Kris Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant Physical Information
Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant are as follows:
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant
Care of Talus Slope Penstemon and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon 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.