Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Round
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bees
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Kale
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Grünkohl
In French
Colocasia
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Colocasia
Col rizada
In Greek
Colocasia
Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Couve
In Polish
Kolokazja
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Taro and Kale
Season and care of Taro and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Kale Physical Information
Taro and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Taro and Kale are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Kale
Care of Taro and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Kale pruning is done 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 Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.