Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Western United States
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
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, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Aphids, Canker, Free of serious pests and diseases, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Hindi
अरवी
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In French
Colocasia
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Spanish
Colocasia
Enano Blue Spruce
In Greek
Colocasia
Νάνος Blue Spruce
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Anão Blue Spruce
In Polish
Kolokazja
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Latin
Colocasia
Blue dwarf Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Season and care of Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce Physical Information
Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Care of Taro and Dwarf Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.