Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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 leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TANACETUM balsamita
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Painted Daisy
अरवी
In German
gemalt Gänseblümchen
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
painted daisy
Colocasia
In Spanish
margarita pintada
Colocasia
In Greek
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
margarida pintada
Colocasia
In Polish
malowane stokrotka
Kolokazja
In Latin
picta primula
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Painted Daisy and Taro
Season and care of Painted Daisy and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Daisy and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Daisy season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Painted Daisy and Taro Physical Information
Painted Daisy and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Painted Daisy and Taro are as follows:
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Painted Daisy and Taro
Care of Painted Daisy and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Painted Daisy 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.