Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IBERIS sempervirens
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Candytuft
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Schleifenblume
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
candytuft
Colocasia
In Spanish
candytuft
Colocasia
In Greek
candytuft
Colocasia
In Portuguese
ibero
Colocasia
In Polish
candytuft
Kolokazja
In Latin
Coleus
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Aroideae
Season and Care of Candytuft and Taro
Season and care of Candytuft and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Candytuft and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candytuft season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candytuft is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Candytuft and Taro Physical Information
Candytuft and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candytuft and Taro are as follows:
Candytuft flower color: White
Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Candytuft and Taro
Care of Candytuft and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Candytuft 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.