Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Southeastern Asia
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis.
Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana
Osmunda regalis var. brasiliensis
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Grassland, Mountains, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Tropical regions
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
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
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Royal Fern
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Osmunda
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Osmunda
Colocasia
In Spanish
Osmunda
Colocasia
In Greek
Osmunda
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Osmunda
Colocasia
In Polish
Osmunda
Kolokazja
In Latin
Osmunda
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Osmundaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Noctuinae
Aroideae
Properties of Osmunda and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Osmunda and Taro? We provide you with everything About Osmunda and Taro. Osmunda doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Osmunda does not have fragrant flowers. Osmunda has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Taro has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Osmunda and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osmunda and Taro
Season and care of Osmunda and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Osmunda and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osmunda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osmunda is Clay, Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osmunda is Acidic and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Osmunda and Taro Physical Information
Osmunda and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Osmunda height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Osmunda and Taro are as follows:
Osmunda flower color: Not Available
Osmunda leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Osmunda and Taro
Care of Osmunda and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osmunda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Osmunda 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.