Stevia

Taro

About Stevia and Taro

Stevia

Taro

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Herbs

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil

Southeastern Asia

Types

Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro

Number of Varieties

1200

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Habitat

Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands

agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-999910-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-7

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

40.60 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Ivory

Shape

Leaf Shape

Even Pinnate

V-Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting

From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases

Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade, Full Shade

Pruning

Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight

Aphids, Rats, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Variety of soil types

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Flies

Aphids, Bugs, Snails

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Swelling in mouth, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Hypoglycaemic

Aging, Laxative, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical

Subfamily

Aroideae

Number of Species

24010

1 27800

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Properties of Stevia and Taro

Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Taro? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Taro. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Taro has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Stevia and Taro

Season and care of Stevia and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.

Stevia and Taro Physical Information

Stevia and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Taro are as follows:

Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory

Care of Stevia and Taro

Care of Stevia and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done . In summer Stevia 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.