Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ALLIUM sativum
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Cultivated Garlic, Garlic
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Knoblauch
In Greek
Colocasia
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
alho
In Polish
Kolokazja
czosnek
In Latin
Colocasia
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Garlic
Season and care of Taro and Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Garlic season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Garlic is Neutral.
Taro and Garlic Physical Information
Taro and Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Garlic are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Taro and Garlic
Care of Taro and Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.