Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Hosta
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Hosta
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Hosta
Colocasia
In Spanish
Hosta
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Hosta
Colocasia
In Polish
Hosta
Kolokazja
In Latin
strone
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Taro
Season and care of Hosta and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and Taro Physical Information
Hosta and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Taro are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Hosta and Taro
Care of Hosta and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Hosta 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.