Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
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
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bromeliad
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Bromeliad
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Bromeliad
Colocasia
In Spanish
Bromeliad
Colocasia
In Greek
Bromeliad
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
Colocasia
In Polish
Bromeliad
Kolokazja
In Latin
Bromeliad
Colocasia
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Taro
Season and care of Bromeliad and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Taro Physical Information
Bromeliad and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Taro are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bromeliad and Taro
Care of Bromeliad and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bromeliad 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.
