Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Sinningia
In French
Colocasia
Sinningia
In Spanish
Colocasia
Sinningia
In Greek
Colocasia
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Sinningia
In Polish
Kolokazja
Sinningia
In Latin
Colocasia
Sinningia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Sinningia
Season and care of Taro and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Sinningia Physical Information
Taro and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Taro and Sinningia are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
- Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Sinningia
Care of Taro and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.