Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
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Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
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Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Marijuana
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Marihuana
In French
Colocasia
Marijuana
In Spanish
Colocasia
Marijuana
In Greek
Colocasia
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Maconha
In Polish
Kolokazja
Marihuana
In Latin
Colocasia
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Taro and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Taro and Marijuana. Taro doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Marijuana has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Taro and Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Marijuana
Season and care of Taro and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Marijuana Physical Information
Taro and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Taro and Marijuana are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Marijuana
Care of Taro and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.