Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
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
Needle like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
अरवी
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Colocasia
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Colocasia
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
Colocasia
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Colocasia
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Kolokazja
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arching Brassia and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Arching Brassia and Taro? We provide you with everything About Arching Brassia and Taro. Arching Brassia doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Arching Brassia does not have fragrant flowers. Arching Brassia 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 Arching Brassia and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Taro
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Taro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Arching Brassia and Taro Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Taro are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Arching Brassia and Taro
Care of Arching Brassia and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Arching Brassia 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.