Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern Asia
Types
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Red), Rhynchostylis gigantea (Chang Ply type)
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Violet, Plum
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
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize once a week in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHYNCHOSTYLIS gigantea
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Orchid, Rhynchostylis
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Colocasia
In Spanish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Colocasia
In Greek
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Colocasia
In Polish
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Kolokazja
In Latin
Rhynchostylis Gigantea
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Rhynchostylis
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro? We provide you with everything About Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro. Rhynchostylis Gigantea doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Rhynchostylis Gigantea does not have fragrant flowers. Rhynchostylis Gigantea has allergic reactions like Not Available and Taro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro
Season and care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhynchostylis Gigantea season is Fall and Winter and Taro season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhynchostylis Gigantea is Not Available and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro Physical Information
Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Rhynchostylis Gigantea height is 40.60 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro are as follows:
Rhynchostylis Gigantea flower color: White, Lavender, Violet and Plum
Rhynchostylis Gigantea leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro
Care of Rhynchostylis Gigantea and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhynchostylis Gigantea pruning is done Remove dead branches and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Rhynchostylis Gigantea needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.