Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
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
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
अरवी
In German
Applemint Baum
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Applemint Arbre
Colocasia
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Colocasia
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Colocasia
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Kolokazja
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Properties of Applemint and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Taro? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Taro. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Taro has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Applemint and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Taro
Season and care of Applemint and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Taro Physical Information
Applemint and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Taro are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Applemint and Taro
Care of Applemint and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Applemint 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.