Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
अरवी
In German
Rosa arkansana
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Rosa arkansana
Colocasia
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Colocasia
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
Colocasia
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
Kolokazja
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Taro? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Taro. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Taro has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Taro
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Taro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Prairie Wild Rose and Taro Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Taro are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Taro
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Prairie Wild Rose 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.