Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Alternate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
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
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
अरवी
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Japanese Ardisia
Colocasia
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
Colocasia
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
Colocasia
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
Kolokazja
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myrsinaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Taro? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Taro. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Taro
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Ardisia and Taro Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Taro are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Taro
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
