Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Not Available
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
अरवी
In German
Kraut Robert
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
herbe à Robert
Colocasia
In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
Colocasia
In Greek
βότανο Robert
Colocasia
In Portuguese
erva robert
Colocasia
In Polish
herb robert
Kolokazja
In Latin
Robertus herba
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Herb Robert and Taro
Season and care of Herb Robert and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Herb Robert and Taro Physical Information
Herb Robert and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Taro are as follows:
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Herb Robert and Taro
Care of Herb Robert and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Herb Robert 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.