Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
bluebeard
you shu
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Blaubart
In French
Colocasia
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Colocasia
Barba Azul
In Greek
Colocasia
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Barba Azul
In Polish
Kolokazja
Sinobrody
In Latin
Colocasia
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Araceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Taro and Bluebeard
Season and care of Taro and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Bluebeard Physical Information
Taro and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Bluebeard are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Taro and Bluebeard
Care of Taro and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.