Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep immersed in water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
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Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Frogs
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Pepperwort
In French
Colocasia
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Colocasia
Pepperwort
In Greek
Colocasia
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Pepperwort
In Polish
Kolokazja
Pepperwort
In Latin
Colocasia
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Araceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Lapidieae
Properties of Taro and Pepperwort
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Pepperwort? We provide you with everything About Taro and Pepperwort. Taro doesn't have thorns and Pepperwort doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Pepperwort
Season and care of Taro and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Pepperwort Physical Information
Taro and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Taro and Pepperwort
Care of Taro and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.