Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Requires extensive pruning
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, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Not Applicable
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
African violet
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
अरवी
In German
African Violet
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
African Violet
Colocasia
In Spanish
Violeta africana
Colocasia
In Greek
African Violet
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Violet africano
Colocasia
In Polish
African Violet
Kolokazja
In Latin
African Violet
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gesnariaceae
Araceae
Genus
Not Available
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Cyrtandroideae
Aroideae
Properties of African Violet and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of African Violet and Taro? We provide you with everything About African Violet and Taro. African Violet doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also African Violet does not have fragrant flowers. African Violet has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Taro has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of African Violet and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Violet and Taro
Season and care of African Violet and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about African Violet and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Violet is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
African Violet and Taro Physical Information
African Violet and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of African Violet and Taro are as follows:
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
African Violet leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of African Violet and Taro
Care of African Violet and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer African Violet 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.