Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
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 Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Chionodoxa
In French
Colocasia
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Colocasia
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Colocasia
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Kolokazja
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Colocasia
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Genus
Alocasia
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Taro and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Taro and Chionodoxa. Taro doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Taro and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Taro and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Taro and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Taro and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Chionodoxa
Care of Taro and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.