Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Acacia
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Acacia
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Acacia
Colocasia
In Spanish
Acacia
Colocasia
In Greek
Acacia
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Acacia
Colocasia
In Polish
Acacia
Kolokazja
In Latin
Acacia
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Acacieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Taro? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Taro. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Taro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Taro
Season and care of Acacia and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Taro season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Acacia and Taro Physical Information
Acacia and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Taro are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Acacia and Taro
Care of Acacia and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.