Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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 Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
alstroemeria
अरवी
In German
Alstroemeria
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Alstroemeria
Colocasia
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
Colocasia
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
Colocasia
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Kolokazja
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alstroemeria
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Taro
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Taro season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Alstroemeria and Taro Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Taro are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Alstroemeria and Taro
Care of Alstroemeria and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Alstroemeria 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.