Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Gardenia anapetes, Gardenia candida
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry Forest, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Bugs, Insects, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Abdominal Disease, Abscess, Acid Reflux
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Radicans'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Gardenia
In Hindi
अरवी
बौना गार्डेनिया
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Dwarf Gardenia
In French
Colocasia
Gardenia Dwarf
In Spanish
Colocasia
Gardenia enana
In Greek
Colocasia
νάνος Gardenia
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Gardenia Dwarf
In Polish
Kolokazja
Dwarf Gardenia
In Latin
Colocasia
Gardenia Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cinchonoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Dwarf Gardenia
Season and care of Taro and Dwarf Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Dwarf Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Gardenia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Gardenia is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Dwarf Gardenia Physical Information
Taro and Dwarf Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dwarf Gardenia height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Dwarf Gardenia are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Dwarf Gardenia flower color: White and Ivory
- Dwarf Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Dwarf Gardenia
Care of Taro and Dwarf Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Dwarf Gardenia pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Gardenia needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.