Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Kernel
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
अरवी
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Mais
In French
Colocasia
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
Colocasia
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Colocasia
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
Colocasia
milho doce
In Polish
Kolokazja
Kukurydza
In Latin
Colocasia
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Andropogoneae
Season and Care of Taro and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Taro and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Taro and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Taro and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Care of Taro and Sweet Corn
Care of Taro and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.