Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
shade of upland trees
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
winter daphne
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
winter daphne
अरवी
In German
Daphne odora
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Daphne odora
Colocasia
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Colocasia
In Greek
Daphne odora
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Colocasia
In Polish
Daphne odora
Kolokazja
In Latin
Daphne odora
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Aroideae
Properties of Winter Daphne and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Taro? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Taro. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Taro has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Taro
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Taro season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Taro Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Taro are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Winter Daphne and Taro
Care of Winter Daphne and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Winter Daphne 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.