Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
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, Never Over-water, 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
Acidic, Neutral, 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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Snails
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Silver Sage
In French
Colocasia
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Colocasia
silver Sage
In Greek
Colocasia
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Colocasia
silver Sage
In Polish
Kolokazja
silver Sage
In Latin
Colocasia
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Taro and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Taro and Silver Sage. Taro doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Silver Sage
Season and care of Taro and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Silver Sage Physical Information
Taro and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Taro and Silver Sage are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Taro and Silver Sage
Care of Taro and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.