Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
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Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
अरवी
Zonal Geranium
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Colocasia
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Colocasia
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Colocasia
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Colocasia
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Kolokazja
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Colocasia
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Taro and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Taro and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Taro and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Taro and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Taro and Zonal Geranium
Care of Taro and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.