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