Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
अरवी
In German
crimson pygmy
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
crimson pygmy
Colocasia
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Colocasia
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Colocasia
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Colocasia
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Kolokazja
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Arales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Taro
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Taro Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Taro are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Taro
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Crimson Pygmy 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.