Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
India
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
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 Elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, 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, Hens
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Not Available
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Alocasia
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Alocasia
In French
Épinards d'eau
Alocasia
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Alocasia
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Alocasia
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Alocasia
In Latin
Water Spinach
Alocasia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Kris Plant
Season and care of Water Spinach and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and Kris Plant Physical Information
Water Spinach and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Kris Plant are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Water Spinach and Kris Plant
Care of Water Spinach and Kris Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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.