Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Narrowly elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
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, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Cures poisoning from fish
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Candelaria
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Candelaria
Colocasia
In Spanish
Candelaria
Colocasia
In Greek
Candelaria
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Colocasia
In Polish
Candelaria
Kolokazja
In Latin
Candelaria
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Arethuseae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelaria and Taro
Season and care of Candelaria and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Taro season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelaria and Taro Physical Information
Candelaria and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Taro are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Candelaria and Taro
Care of Candelaria and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Candelaria 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.