Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly 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, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
अरवी
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Colocasia
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Colocasia
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Colocasia
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Kolokazja
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Colocasia
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Araceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Taro and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Taro and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Taro and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Taro and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Taro and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Taro and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.