Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Turkey, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Western Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
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?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VISCUM album
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
European Mistletoe
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Hortensie
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Hortensia
Colocasia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Colocasia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Colocasia
In Polish
Hortensja
Kolokazja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Colocasia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Arales
Genus
Not Available
Alocasia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Mistletoe and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of European Mistletoe and Taro? We provide you with everything About European Mistletoe and Taro. European Mistletoe doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also European Mistletoe does not have fragrant flowers. European Mistletoe has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Taro has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 European Mistletoe and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Mistletoe and Taro
Season and care of European Mistletoe and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about European Mistletoe and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Mistletoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Mistletoe is Not Available and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Mistletoe is Not Available and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
European Mistletoe and Taro Physical Information
European Mistletoe and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. European Mistletoe height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of European Mistletoe and Taro are as follows:
European Mistletoe flower color: Yellow green
European Mistletoe leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of European Mistletoe and Taro
Care of European Mistletoe and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Mistletoe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer European Mistletoe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.