Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, China, Korea
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
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, 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, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Very little waste
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Container, Herb
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CENTAUREA cyanus
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Batchelor's Buttons, Cornflower
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
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Cornflower
Season and care of Taro and Cornflower is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Cornflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Cornflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Cornflower Physical Information
Taro and Cornflower physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cornflower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Cornflower are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Cornflower flower color: Blue, Sky Blue, Indigo and Dark Blue
- Cornflower leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Taro and Cornflower
Care of Taro and Cornflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Cornflower pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Cornflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.