Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
-
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Centipede Grass
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Hortensie
In French
Colocasia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Colocasia
Hortensia
In Greek
Colocasia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kolokazja
Hortensja
In Latin
Colocasia
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Taro and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Taro and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Taro and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Taro and Centipede Grass
Care of Taro and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.