Alocasia sanderiana Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Alocasia sanderiana, commonly known as the Kris Plant, is native to the Philippines. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified it as a critically endangered plant in the wild. The plant has striking leaves and produces yellow-colored flowers in summer.
Common Name |
Kris Plant, Sander's Alocasia, elephant's ear, African mask plant
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Alocasia sanderiana
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Genus
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Alocasia
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Alocasia sanderiana Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Alocasia sanderiana.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Alocasia sanderiana needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Alocasia sanderiana needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Alocasia sanderiana Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Alocasia sanderiana to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Alocasia sanderiana prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Alocasia sanderiana Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Alocasia sanderiana. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Alocasia sanderiana plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Alocasia sanderiana Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Alocasia sanderiana plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
White
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Alocasia sanderiana toxic to pets? |
Yes
Alocasia sanderiana is not safe for your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Alocasia sanderiana Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Alocasia sanderiana, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Alocasia sanderiana Native Region |
Find out where the Alocasia sanderiana plant originated. |
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Country |
Philippines (the)
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