Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-6
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
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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
Hardwood Cuttings, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Scale Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
अरवी
Silverberry
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Silverberry
In French
Colocasia
Silverberry
In Spanish
Colocasia
Silverberry
In Greek
Colocasia
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Silverberry
In Polish
Kolokazja
Silverberry
In Latin
Colocasia
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Elaeagnoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Silverberry
Season and care of Taro and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Silverberry Physical Information
Taro and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Silverberry are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Taro and Silverberry
Care of Taro and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.