Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Anthracnose, Crown rot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Bumblebees, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
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
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Iron, Phosphorus
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Jelly, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Rubus canadensis
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Thornless Blackberry
In Hindi
अरवी
Thornless blackberry
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Rubus canadensis
In French
Colocasia
Rubus canadensis
In Spanish
Colocasia
Rubus canadensis
In Greek
Colocasia
Rubus canadensis
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Rubus canadensis
In Polish
Kolokazja
Bezkolcowej Blackberry
In Latin
Colocasia
Thornless Rubus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Thornless Blackberry
Season and care of Taro and Thornless Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Thornless Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thornless Blackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Thornless Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Thornless Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Thornless Blackberry Physical Information
Taro and Thornless Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thornless Blackberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Thornless Blackberry are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Thornless Blackberry flower color: White
- Thornless Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Thornless Blackberry
Care of Taro and Thornless Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Thornless Blackberry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thornless Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.