Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
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
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, 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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
अरवी
In German
Blau Marguerite
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Colocasia
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Colocasia
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Colocasia
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Colocasia
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Kolokazja
In Latin
Margareta blue
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Taro
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Marguerite and Taro Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Taro are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Blue Marguerite and Taro
Care of Blue Marguerite and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Blue Marguerite 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.