Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Araceae
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA sanderiana
Plant Common Name
Kris Plant
General Description
Kris plant is a lovely tropical perennial native to the Phillipines. Its unusually glossy and deeply lobed, slender, v-shaped leaves have dramatically waved edges. The leaves are accentuated by its broad silver green midrib and thin outline. During the growing season creamy white spathe flowers do appear but are generally overshadowed by foliage.
Kris plant prefers full to moderate shade and protection from scorching sun rays. It requires moist organic-rich soil, with enough drainage to allow fresh water to pass through. Plant indoors as a house plant in temperate zones or set out in a shady garden site in a tropical garden. It is particularly beautiful if accompanied by plants with a lacy silver or blue foliage, or by pink or white flowering plants.
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Fruit Color
Red
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Light Green, Dark Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Light Green, Dark Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Light Green, Dark Green, Silver
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Light Green, Dark Green, Silver
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
Yes
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
