Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Alaska, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 10
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Coral
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAPAVER nudicaule
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Iceland Poppy
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
आइसलैंड पोस्ता
अरवी
In German
Islandmohn
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
pavot d'Islande
Colocasia
In Spanish
amapola de Islandia
Colocasia
In Greek
Ισλανδία παπαρούνας
Colocasia
In Portuguese
papoila de Islândia
Colocasia
In Polish
Iceland Poppy
Kolokazja
In Latin
Iceland Poppy
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Arales
Family
Papaveraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Iceland Poppy and Taro
Season and care of Iceland Poppy and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Iceland Poppy and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iceland Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Iceland Poppy is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Iceland Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Iceland Poppy and Taro Physical Information
Iceland Poppy and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Iceland Poppy height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Iceland Poppy and Taro are as follows:
Iceland Poppy flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Coral
Iceland Poppy leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Iceland Poppy and Taro
Care of Iceland Poppy and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iceland Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Iceland Poppy 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.