Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Container
In Water
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
अरवी
watermilfoil
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
watermilfoil
In French
Colocasia
myriophylle
In Spanish
Colocasia
watermilfoil
In Greek
Colocasia
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
Colocasia
watermilfoil
In Polish
Kolokazja
watermilfoil
In Latin
Colocasia
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Saxifragales
Family
Araceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Properties of Taro and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Taro and Watermilfoil. Taro doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Taro and Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Taro and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Taro and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Taro and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Watermilfoil
Care of Taro and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
