Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, 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, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, 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, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
अरवी
candelabra primrose
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
Colocasia
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Colocasia
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Colocasia
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Colocasia
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Kolokazja
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Colocasia
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Taro and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Taro and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Taro and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Taro and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Taro and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Taro and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.