Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Silver
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Toxic
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Silverthorn
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Silverthorn
अरवी
In German
Silverthorn
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Silverthorn
Colocasia
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Colocasia
In Greek
Silverthorn
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Colocasia
In Polish
Silverthorn
Kolokazja
In Latin
Silverthorn
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Taro
Season and care of Silverthorn and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Taro Physical Information
Silverthorn and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Taro are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Silverthorn and Taro
Care of Silverthorn and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Silverthorn 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.