Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Leucophyllum frutescens
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SALVIA coccinea
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Texas Sage
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Texas Sage
Colocasia
In Spanish
Sabio de Tejas
Colocasia
In Greek
Τέξας Sage
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Texas Sábio
Colocasia
In Polish
Texas Sage
Kolokazja
In Latin
Texas Sage
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Texas Sage and Taro
Season and care of Texas Sage and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Sage and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Sage season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Sage and Taro Physical Information
Texas Sage and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Sage and Taro are as follows:
Texas Sage flower color: Red
Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Texas Sage and Taro
Care of Texas Sage and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.