Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
14-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Average
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?
Cuttings, Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
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
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Chinese Evergreen
अरवी
In German
Kolbenfaden
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Chinese Evergreen
Colocasia
In Spanish
Chinese Evergreen
Colocasia
In Greek
Chinese Evergreen
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Chinese Evergreen
Colocasia
In Polish
Chinese Evergreen
Kolokazja
In Latin
Chinese Evergreen
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Aglaonemateae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Evergreen and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Evergreen and Taro? We provide you with everything About Chinese Evergreen and Taro. Chinese Evergreen doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Evergreen does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Evergreen has allergic reactions like inflammation in lips, Skin irritation and Throat itching and Taro has allergic reactions like inflammation in lips, Skin irritation and Throat itching. 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 Chinese Evergreen and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Evergreen and Taro
Season and care of Chinese Evergreen and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Evergreen and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Evergreen and Taro Physical Information
Chinese Evergreen and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Evergreen height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Evergreen and Taro are as follows:
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Taro
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Evergreen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chinese Evergreen 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.