Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Thailand, Vietnam
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Rocky areas, Shady Edge
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Black, Brownish Red, Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Not Available
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
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 leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
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
Not Available
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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
Flower borders
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Liparis Nigra
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Liparis Nigra
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Liparis Nigra
अरवी
In German
Liparis Nigra
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Liparis Nigra
Colocasia
In Spanish
Liparis Nigra
Colocasia
In Greek
Liparis Nigra
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Liparis Nigra
Colocasia
In Polish
Liparis Nigra
Kolokazja
In Latin
Liparis Nigra
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Liparis Nigra and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Liparis Nigra and Taro? We provide you with everything About Liparis Nigra and Taro. Liparis Nigra doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Liparis Nigra does not have fragrant flowers. Liparis Nigra 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 Liparis Nigra and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Liparis Nigra and Taro
Season and care of Liparis Nigra and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Liparis Nigra and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liparis Nigra season is Not Available and Taro season is Not Available. The type of soil for Liparis Nigra is Loamy and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liparis Nigra is Not Available and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Liparis Nigra and Taro Physical Information
Liparis Nigra and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Liparis Nigra height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Liparis Nigra and Taro are as follows:
Liparis Nigra flower color: Black, Brownish Red and Red
Liparis Nigra leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Liparis Nigra and Taro
Care of Liparis Nigra and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liparis Nigra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Liparis Nigra 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.