Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Switchgrass
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Green
Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
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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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Deers
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
small hedge
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
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PANICUM
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Panicum
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
panikom
In French
Colocasia
panikom
In Spanish
Colocasia
panikom
In Greek
Colocasia
Panicum
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Panicum
In Polish
Kolokazja
Panicum
In Latin
Colocasia
Panicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Taro and Panicum
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Panicum? We provide you with everything About Taro and Panicum. Taro doesn't have thorns and Panicum doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Panicum 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 Panicum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Panicum
Season and care of Taro and Panicum is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Panicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Panicum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Panicum is Moist while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Panicum Physical Information
Taro and Panicum physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Panicum are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Panicum flower color: Indigo
- Panicum leaf color:
Care of Taro and Panicum
Care of Taro and Panicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Panicum 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 Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.