Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
damp meadows, Dry areas, Woodland edges
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue, Pink
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
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lobed
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Cutworms
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
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
Antitumor, Cramps
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANEMONE coronaria
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Crown Windflower, Lilies-of-the-Field, Poppy-flowered Anemone, wind flower
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Poppy Flowered Anemone
अरवी
In German
Kronen-Anemone
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Anémone couronnée
Colocasia
In Spanish
Poppy flowered Anemone
Colocasia
In Greek
Poppy Flowered Anemone
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Poppy Flowered Anemone
Colocasia
In Polish
Zawilec wieńcowy
Kolokazja
In Latin
Poppy Flowered Anemone
Colocasia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Arales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro
Season and care of Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poppy Flowered Anemone season is Spring and Winter and Taro season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Poppy Flowered Anemone is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poppy Flowered Anemone is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro Physical Information
Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Poppy Flowered Anemone height is 30.50 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro are as follows:
Poppy Flowered Anemone flower color: White, Red, Blue and Pink
Poppy Flowered Anemone leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro
Care of Poppy Flowered Anemone and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poppy Flowered Anemone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Poppy Flowered Anemone 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.