Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
persian violet
अरवी
In German
persian violet
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
persian violet
Colocasia
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Colocasia
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Colocasia
In Polish
Persian Violet
Kolokazja
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Exaceae
Colocasiodeae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Taro
Season and care of Persian Violet and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Taro Physical Information
Persian Violet and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Taro are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Persian Violet and Taro
Care of Persian Violet and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Taro pruning is done . In summer Persian Violet 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.