Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
अरवी
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Kraut Robert
In French
Colocasia
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Colocasia
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Colocasia
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Colocasia
erva robert
In Polish
Kolokazja
herb robert
In Latin
Colocasia
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Herb Robert
Season and care of Taro and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Herb Robert Physical Information
Taro and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Taro and Herb Robert are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Herb Robert
Care of Taro and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.