Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Grass
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
अरवी
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Colocasia
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Colocasia
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Colocasia
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Kolokazja
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Colocasia
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Taro and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Taro and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Taro and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Taro and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Taro and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.