Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
अरवी
cornelian चेरी
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Kornelkirsche
In French
Colocasia
cornouiller
In Spanish
Colocasia
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Colocasia
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Colocasia
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Kolokazja
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Colocasia
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Taro and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Taro and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Taro and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Taro and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Taro and Cornelian Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.