Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Rosa Harisons Yellow, Rosa Persica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Pastures, Prairies, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Bacterial Diseases, Mites, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Rosa foetida
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Austrian briar, Persian yellow rose, Austrian copper rose
In Hindi
अरवी
Persian Yellow Rose
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Persian Yellow Rose
In French
Colocasia
Persian Yellow Rose
In Spanish
Colocasia
Persian Yellow Rose
In Greek
Colocasia
Persian Yellow Rose
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Persian Yellow Rose
In Polish
Kolokazja
Persian Yellow Rose
In Latin
Colocasia
Persian Yellow Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Persian Yellow Rose
Season and care of Taro and Persian Yellow Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Persian Yellow Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Yellow Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Persian Yellow Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Yellow Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Persian Yellow Rose Physical Information
Taro and Persian Yellow Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Persian Yellow Rose height is 70.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Persian Yellow Rose are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Persian Yellow Rose flower color: Yellow
- Persian Yellow Rose leaf color: Not Available
Care of Taro and Persian Yellow Rose
Care of Taro and Persian Yellow Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Persian Yellow Rose pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Yellow Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.