Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
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
Bees, Wildlife
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
अरवी
In German
Zitronenthymian
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
citron Thyme
Colocasia
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Colocasia
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Colocasia
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Colocasia
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Kolokazja
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Taro
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Taro Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Taro are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Lemon Thyme and Taro
Care of Lemon Thyme and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lemon Thyme 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.
