Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Caterpillar
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
FOENICULUM vulgare
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Common Fennel, Fennel
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Fenchel
In French
Colocasia
Fenouil
In Spanish
Colocasia
Hinojo
In Greek
Colocasia
Μάραθο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Funcho
In Polish
Kolokazja
Koper włoski
In Latin
Colocasia
faeniculi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Foeniculum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Fennel
Season and care of Taro and Fennel is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Fennel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fennel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Fennel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Fennel Physical Information
Taro and Fennel physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Fennel are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Fennel flower color: Yellow
- Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Taro and Fennel
Care of Taro and Fennel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
