Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Root Division, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Marginal wood fern
In Hindi
अरवी
marginal wood fern
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
marginal Holz fern
In French
Colocasia
marginal dryoptéride
In Spanish
Colocasia
helecho de madera marginal
In Greek
Colocasia
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
samambaia de madeira marginal
In Polish
Kolokazja
marginalne drewna paproci
In Latin
Colocasia
Fern marginalibus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Arales
Polypodiales
Family
Araceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Dryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Marginal Wood Fern
Season and care of Taro and Marginal Wood Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Marginal Wood Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Marginal Wood Fern Physical Information
Taro and Marginal Wood Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm. The color specification of Taro and Marginal Wood Fern are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Taro and Marginal Wood Fern
Care of Taro and Marginal Wood Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.