Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
China Doll
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
अरवी
In German
Zimmeresche
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
china doll
Colocasia
In Spanish
china doll
Colocasia
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Colocasia
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Kolokazja
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araceae
Genus
Radermachera
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of China Doll and Taro
Season and care of China Doll and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
China Doll and Taro Physical Information
China Doll and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Taro are as follows:
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of China Doll and Taro
Care of China Doll and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer China Doll 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.