Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
herbaceous annuals
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Pelargonium
अरवी
In German
Pelargonium
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
pélargonium
Colocasia
In Spanish
pelargonium
Colocasia
In Greek
Pelargonium
Colocasia
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Colocasia
In Polish
pelargonia
Kolokazja
In Latin
Pelargonium
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Taro
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Taro Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Taro are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Scented Geranium and Taro
Care of Scented Geranium and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Scented Geranium 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.