Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Cushion
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
अरवी
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Colocasia
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Colocasia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Colocasia
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Kolokazja
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Wild Ginger and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of European Wild Ginger and Taro? We provide you with everything About European Wild Ginger and Taro. European Wild Ginger doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also European Wild Ginger does not have fragrant flowers. European Wild Ginger has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Taro has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Wild Ginger and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Taro
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
European Wild Ginger and Taro Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Taro are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of European Wild Ginger and Taro
Care of European Wild Ginger and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer European Wild Ginger 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.