Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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 Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
root cutting, Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
अरवी
Pasque Flower
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Kuhschellen
In French
Colocasia
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
Colocasia
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Colocasia
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Kolokazja
Sasanka
In Latin
Colocasia
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Ranunculales
Family
Araceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Taro and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Taro and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Taro and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Taro and Pasque Flower
Care of Taro and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.