Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Deer Grass
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Deer Grass
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
cerfs Herbe
Colocasia
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Colocasia
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Colocasia
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Colocasia
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Kolokazja
In Latin
deer Grass
Colocasia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Taro
Season and care of Deer Grass and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Deer Grass and Taro Physical Information
Deer Grass and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Taro are as follows:
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Deer Grass and Taro
Care of Deer Grass and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass 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.