Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia
Types
Chionodoxa luciliae
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never 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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Skin rash
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Chionodoxa
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Chionodoxa
Colocasia
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
Colocasia
In Greek
Chionodoxa
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
Colocasia
In Polish
Chionodoxa
Kolokazja
In Latin
Chionodoxa
Colocasia
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Chionodoxa
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Taro
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Taro season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Taro Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Taro are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Chionodoxa and Taro
Care of Chionodoxa and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Chionodoxa 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.