Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, 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, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Carissia
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
carissa
In French
Colocasia
carissa
In Spanish
Colocasia
carissa
In Greek
Colocasia
carissa
In Portuguese
Colocasia
carissa
In Polish
Kolokazja
carissa
In Latin
Colocasia
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Carissa
Season and care of Taro and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Carissa Physical Information
Taro and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Carissa are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Carissa
Care of Taro and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.