Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Pink cestrum, Red cestrum, Purple cestrum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, High elevation, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green
Magenta, Crimson, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light 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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, 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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CESTRUM elegans
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Crimson cestrum, Elegant poison-berry, Purple cestrum, Red cestrum
In Hindi
अरवी
Butterfly Flower plant
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Schmetterlings-Blumen- Anlage
In French
Colocasia
usine de fleur de papillon
In Spanish
Colocasia
planta de la flor de mariposa
In Greek
Colocasia
φυτό Πεταλούδα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Colocasia
planta de flor de borboleta
In Polish
Kolokazja
Motyl Kwiat roślin
In Latin
Colocasia
Flos plantae Gloria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Cestreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Browallioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Butterfly Flower
Season and care of Taro and Butterfly Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Butterfly Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Butterfly Flower Physical Information
Taro and Butterfly Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Flower height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Butterfly Flower are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Butterfly Flower flower color: Magenta, Crimson and Violet
- Butterfly Flower leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Butterfly Flower
Care of Taro and Butterfly Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Butterfly Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
