Plants

Kris plant care: light, water & problems

Scientific name: Alocasia sanderiana · Common name: Kris plant

A Philippine Alocasia with dark arrow-shaped leaves, contrasting veins and waved edges; verify it against similar hybrids.

Editorial revision: 2026-10-01

Care at a glance

Light: Start with ample filtered light and protect leaves from harsh sun.
Watering: Check the upper mix before watering; keep drainage open and avoid a permanently saturated pot.

A Philippine Alocasia with dark arrow-shaped leaves, contrasting veins and waved edges; verify it against similar hybrids.

Start with ample filtered light and protect leaves from harsh sun.

Check the upper mix before watering; keep drainage open and avoid a permanently saturated pot.

Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.

Keep it warm and away from cold draughts; Alocasias react to abrupt changes.

Use an airy, draining mix and a pot with drainage holes. Match pot size to the root ball so excess mix does not remain wet.

Feed only during active growth and follow the product label. Correct damaged roots or poor light before fertilising.

A lost leaf after relocation does not reveal one cause: check roots, moisture and new shoots.

No. Similar commercial hybrids exist; check the botanical label and leaf traits.