Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
अरवी
Lemon Thyme
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Zitronenthymian
In French
Colocasia
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Colocasia
citron Thyme
In Greek
Colocasia
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Colocasia
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Kolokazja
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Colocasia
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Taro and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Taro and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Lemon Thyme
Care of Taro and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.