Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Jessamine
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Colocasia
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Colocasia
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Colocasia
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Kolokazja
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Colocasia
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Jessamine
Season and care of Taro and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Jessamine Physical Information
Taro and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Jessamine are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Jessamine
Care of Taro and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.