Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Round
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
Alocasia
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Alocasia
In French
pétasite panachée
Alocasia
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Alocasia
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Alocasia
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Alocasia
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Alocasia
In Latin
varius butterbur
Alocasia
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Butterbur 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.