Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
No pruning needed
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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGAVE
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Century plant
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Agave
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Agave
Colocasia
In Spanish
Agave
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Agave
Colocasia
In Polish
Agawa
Kolokazja
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Agave and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Taro? We provide you with everything About Agave and Taro. Agave doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave 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 Agave and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Taro
Season and care of Agave and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Agave and Taro Physical Information
Agave and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Agave and Taro are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Agave and Taro
Care of Agave and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Agave 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.