Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Epiphytes
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
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Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Anthurium
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Anthurium
In French
Colocasia
Anthurium
In Spanish
Colocasia
Anthurium
In Greek
Colocasia
ανθούρια
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Anthurium
In Polish
Kolokazja
anturium
In Latin
Colocasia
Anthurium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Anthurieae
Properties of Taro and Anthurium
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Anthurium? We provide you with everything About Taro and Anthurium. Taro doesn't have thorns and Anthurium doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Anthurium has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching. 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 Taro and Anthurium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Anthurium
Season and care of Taro and Anthurium is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Anthurium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Anthurium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Anthurium Physical Information
Taro and Anthurium physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Anthurium are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
- Anthurium leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Anthurium
Care of Taro and Anthurium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Anthurium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anthurium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.