Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
-
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Silverthorn
In Hindi
अरवी
Silverthorn
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Silverthorn
In French
Colocasia
Silverthorn
In Spanish
Colocasia
Silverthorn
In Greek
Colocasia
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Silverthorn
In Polish
Kolokazja
Silverthorn
In Latin
Colocasia
Silverthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Taro and Silverthorn
Season and care of Taro and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Silverthorn Physical Information
Taro and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Silverthorn are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of Taro and Silverthorn
Care of Taro and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.