Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Trailing Phlox
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Gazania
In French
Colocasia
Gazania
In Spanish
Colocasia
Gazania
In Greek
Colocasia
Gazania
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Gazania
In Polish
Kolokazja
Gazania
In Latin
Colocasia
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Gazania
Season and care of Taro and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Taro and Gazania Physical Information
Taro and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Gazania are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Gazania
Care of Taro and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.