Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Snails
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Silver Sage
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Silver Sage
Colocasia
In Spanish
silver Sage
Colocasia
In Greek
Silver Sage
Colocasia
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Colocasia
In Polish
silver Sage
Kolokazja
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Taro? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Taro. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Taro has allergic reactions like . 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 Silver Sage and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Taro
Season and care of Silver Sage and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Sage and Taro Physical Information
Silver Sage and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Taro are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Silver Sage and Taro
Care of Silver Sage and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Silver Sage 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.