Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bugs
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Rose
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Rose
In French
Colocasia
Se leva
In Spanish
Colocasia
Rosa
In Greek
Colocasia
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Rose
Season and care of Taro and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Taro and Rose Physical Information
Taro and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Rose are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Rose
Care of Taro and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.