Kris Plant

Kris Plant

Kris Plant (Alocasia sanderiana), is a robust tropical perennial growing to a height of about 6 ft. It’s big sized leaves are deep green, glossy, pelted, V-shaped, wavy margins, and deeply lobed. The name Kris Plant refers to the resemblance of the leaf edges to the wavy blade of the kris dagger. This plant is endemic to Mindanao in the Philippines, but also grown as an ornamental plant around the world.

Many plant lovers cultivate Kris Plant only as decorative leafy plants because when grown at home, it blooms exceptionally rarely. It is unpretentious in care and this is why it can often be found both in offices and apartments.

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