Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
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
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
अरवी
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
Colocasia
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
Colocasia
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
Colocasia
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
Colocasia
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
Kolokazja
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
Colocasia
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Arales
Aquifoliales
Family
Araceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Taro and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Taro and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Taro and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.