Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
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
Ovate-lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
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
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Phlox condensata
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
अरवी
In German
Phlox condensata
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Phlox condensata
Colocasia
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
Colocasia
In Greek
Phlox condensata
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
Colocasia
In Polish
Phlox condensata
Kolokazja
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Taro
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Taro season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox condensata and Taro Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Taro are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Phlox condensata and Taro
Care of Phlox condensata and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Phlox condensata 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.