Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
अरवी
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Colocasia
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Colocasia
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Colocasia
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Kolokazja
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Colocasia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Taro
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
African Blue Basil and Taro Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Taro are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of African Blue Basil and Taro
Care of African Blue Basil and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.