Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
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
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, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
अरवी
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Colocasia
citron basilic
In Spanish
Colocasia
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Colocasia
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Colocasia
manjericão limão
In Polish
Kolokazja
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Colocasia
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Taro and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Taro and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Taro and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Taro and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Taro and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Taro and Lemon Basil
Care of Taro and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.