Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Shrub
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lobed
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
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
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
common hazel
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
contorted filbert
अरवी
In German
contorted filbert
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
noisetier contorsionné
Colocasia
In Spanish
avellana contorsionada
Colocasia
In Greek
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
Colocasia
In Portuguese
filbert contorcido
Colocasia
In Polish
wykrzywioną leszczyna
Kolokazja
In Latin
contortis Avellanam
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Contorted Filbert and Taro
Season and care of Contorted Filbert and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Contorted Filbert and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Contorted Filbert and Taro Physical Information
Contorted Filbert and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Contorted Filbert and Taro are as follows:
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Contorted Filbert and Taro
Care of Contorted Filbert and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Contorted Filbert pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Contorted Filbert 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.