Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Garden Phlox
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Phlox
In French
Colocasia
Phlox
In Spanish
Colocasia
Phlox
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Phlox
In Polish
Kolokazja
Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Garden Phlox
Season and care of Taro and Garden Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Garden Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garden Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Garden Phlox Physical Information
Taro and Garden Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Taro and Garden Phlox are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
- Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Garden Phlox
Care of Taro and Garden Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.