Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Epiphytes
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Anthurium
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Anthurium
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Anthurium
Colocasia
In Spanish
Anthurium
Colocasia
In Greek
ανθούρια
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Anthurium
Colocasia
In Polish
anturium
Kolokazja
In Latin
Anthurium
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthurieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Properties of Anthurium and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Anthurium and Taro? We provide you with everything About Anthurium and Taro. Anthurium doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Anthurium does not have fragrant flowers. Anthurium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Taro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Anthurium and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anthurium and Taro
Season and care of Anthurium and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Anthurium and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Anthurium is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Anthurium and Taro Physical Information
Anthurium and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Anthurium and Taro are as follows:
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
Anthurium leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Anthurium and Taro
Care of Anthurium and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anthurium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Anthurium 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.