Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
  
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Long Broad
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Average
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
From bulbs, Tubers
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
  
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Thoroughly
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Average
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
  
fungus
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
  
Bees, Not Available
  
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
  
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
  
constipation, Diarrhea
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Flowers, Tuber
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
  
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
  
Gladiolus
  
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
  
Gladiolus
  
In Hindi
अरवी
  
ग्लेडियोलस
  
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
  
Gladiolen
  
In French
Colocasia
  
Glaïeul
  
In Spanish
Colocasia
  
Gladiolus
  
In Greek
Colocasia
  
γλαδιόλα
  
In Portuguese
Colocasia
  
Gladiolus
  
In Polish
Kolokazja
  
mieczyk
  
In Latin
Colocasia
  
Gladiolus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Liliales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Iridaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Gladiolus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
  
Ixieae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Ixioideae
  
Season and Care of Taro and Gladiolus
Season and care of Taro and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Taro and Gladiolus Physical Information
Taro and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Gladiolus are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Gladiolus
Care of Taro and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.