Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Tiger lily, Columbia lily, Woody lily
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
meadows, Shady Edge, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Deers, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, 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
Cough, Fever, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
LILIUM canadense
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Meadow lily
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Kanada Lily
In French
Colocasia
Lily Canada
In Spanish
Colocasia
Kanada Lily
In Greek
Colocasia
Kanada Lily
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Kanada Lily
In Polish
Kolokazja
Kanada Lily
In Latin
Colocasia
Canada Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Canada Lily
Season and care of Taro and Canada Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Canada Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canada Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Canada Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Canada Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Canada Lily Physical Information
Taro and Canada Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Canada Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Canada Lily are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Canada Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Canada Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Canada Lily
Care of Taro and Canada Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Canada Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Canada Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.