Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Zucchini
In French
Colocasia
Courgette
In Spanish
Colocasia
calabacín
In Greek
Colocasia
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Colocasia
abobrinha
In Polish
Kolokazja
Kabaczek
In Latin
Colocasia
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Aroideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Zucchini
Season and care of Taro and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Zucchini Physical Information
Taro and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Zucchini are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Zucchini
Care of Taro and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.