Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
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Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
Cold Regions
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Caterpillars
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
allergic reaction
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Trident Maple
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Alocasia
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Alocasia
In French
Trident Maple
Alocasia
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Alocasia
In Greek
Trident Maple
Alocasia
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Alocasia
In Polish
Trident klon
Alocasia
In Latin
Trident Maple
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Kris Plant
Season and care of Trident Maple and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Kris Plant Physical Information
Trident Maple and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Kris Plant are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Trident Maple and Kris Plant
Care of Trident Maple and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kris Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trident Maple 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.