Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Aubergine
In French
Colocasia
Aubergine
In Spanish
Colocasia
Berenjena
In Greek
Colocasia
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Berinjela
In Polish
Kolokazja
Bakłażan
In Latin
Colocasia
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Eggplant
Season and care of Taro and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Taro and Eggplant Physical Information
Taro and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Eggplant are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Eggplant
Care of Taro and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.