Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herb
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Southern Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
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
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Evergreen
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
THYMUS 'Hartington Silver'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Silver Thyme, Thyme
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Hortensie
In French
Colocasia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Colocasia
Hortensia
In Greek
Colocasia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kolokazja
Hortensja
In Latin
Colocasia
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Arales
Not Available
Genus
Alocasia
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Silver Thyme
Season and care of Taro and Silver Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Silver Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Silver Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Silver Thyme Physical Information
Taro and Silver Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silver Thyme height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Taro and Silver Thyme are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Silver Thyme flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Lavender
- Silver Thyme leaf color: Green, Olive, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Silver Thyme
Care of Taro and Silver Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Silver Thyme 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 Thyme needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
