Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Pasilla Bajo Pepper, Ancho Magnifico pepper
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
No
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anti-oxidant, Cold, Improve circulation, Swelling, Upset stomach, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CAPSICUM annuum 'Guajillo'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Chile Negro, Holy Mole Chile, Poblano Pepper
In Hindi
अरवी
Poblano pepper plant
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Poblano Pfefferpflanze
In French
Colocasia
Poblano Pepper usine
In Spanish
Colocasia
planta de pimiento poblano
In Greek
Colocasia
φυτό πιπέρι poblano
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Poblano planta da pimenta
In Polish
Kolokazja
Poblano papryka roślin
In Latin
Colocasia
Poblano piperis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Poblano Pepper
Season and care of Taro and Poblano Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Poblano Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poblano Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Poblano Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Poblano Pepper is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Poblano Pepper Physical Information
Taro and Poblano Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Poblano Pepper height is 45.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Poblano Pepper are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Poblano Pepper flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Poblano Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Poblano Pepper
Care of Taro and Poblano Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Poblano Pepper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poblano Pepper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.