Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
hedge rows, Scrubs, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Creamy Yellow, White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Expectorant
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, 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
Edging, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lonicera periclymenum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
honeysuckle
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
honeysuckle
अरवी
In German
Geißblatt
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Chèvrefeuille
Colocasia
In Spanish
Madreselva
Colocasia
In Greek
Αιγόκλημα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Madressilva
Colocasia
In Polish
Wiciokrzew
Kolokazja
In Latin
CISSANTHEMOS
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Properties of Honeysuckle and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Honeysuckle and Taro? We provide you with everything About Honeysuckle and Taro. Honeysuckle doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Honeysuckle does not have fragrant flowers. Honeysuckle has allergic reactions like Not Available and Taro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Honeysuckle and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Honeysuckle and Taro
Season and care of Honeysuckle and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Honeysuckle and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeysuckle season is Summer and Taro season is Summer. The type of soil for Honeysuckle is Well drained and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Honeysuckle is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Honeysuckle and Taro Physical Information
Honeysuckle and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Honeysuckle height is 700.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Honeysuckle and Taro are as follows:
Honeysuckle flower color: Creamy Yellow, White and Yellow
Honeysuckle leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Honeysuckle and Taro
Care of Honeysuckle and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeysuckle pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Honeysuckle 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.