Globe Amaranth

Taro

About Globe Amaranth and Taro

Globe Amaranth

Taro

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America

Southeastern Asia

Types

Ornamental

Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro

Number of Varieties

60200

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical regions

agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1210-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

12-8

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Fuchsia, Violet

White, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

V-Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Medium

Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Aphids, Bugs, Snails

Allergy

Skin irritation

Swelling in mouth, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Diabetes

Aging, Laxative, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used in making tea

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border

GOMPHRENA globosa

Colocasia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Arales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Araceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Alocasia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Colocasiodeae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

6010

1 27800

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Properties of Globe Amaranth and Taro

Wondering what are the properties of Globe Amaranth and Taro? We provide you with everything About Globe Amaranth and Taro. Globe Amaranth doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Amaranth does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Amaranth has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Taro has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Globe Amaranth and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Taro

Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.

Globe Amaranth and Taro Physical Information

Globe Amaranth and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Taro are as follows:

Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory

Care of Globe Amaranth and Taro

Care of Globe Amaranth and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Globe Amaranth 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.