Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
China
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
  
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Dark Red
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
V-Shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Rats, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Not Available
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available, pollinators
  
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
  
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
  
ALOCASIA micholitziana
  
Common Name
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
  
Elephant Ear, Taro
  
In Hindi
Goumi
  
अरवी
  
In German
Goumi
  
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
  
In French
Goumi
  
Colocasia
  
In Spanish
Goumi
  
Colocasia
  
In Greek
Goumi
  
Colocasia
  
In Portuguese
Eau
  
Colocasia
  
In Polish
Woda
  
Kolokazja
  
In Latin
Eau
  
Colocasia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Rhamnales
  
Arales
  
Family
Elaeagnaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Elaeagnus
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Colocasiodeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Aroideae
  
Season and Care of Goumi and Taro
Season and care of Goumi and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Goumi and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Goumi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Goumi is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Goumi and Taro Physical Information
Goumi and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Goumi and Taro are as follows:
Goumi flower color: Not Available
Goumi leaf color: Not Available
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Goumi and Taro
Care of Goumi and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Goumi 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.