Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
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
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Linear
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
pollinators
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
अरवी
Bog Rosemary
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Rosmarinheide
In French
Colocasia
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Colocasia
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Colocasia
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Kolokazja
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Colocasia
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Taro and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Taro and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Taro and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Taro and Bog Rosemary
Care of Taro and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.