Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Argentina
Southeastern Asia
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Succulent
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
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
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Cholla
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
अरवी
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
usine de Cholla
Colocasia
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Colocasia
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Colocasia
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Colocasia
In Polish
roślin Hall
Kolokazja
In Latin
plant Hall
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Genus
Tephrocactus
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Taro
Season and care of Cholla and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Taro Physical Information
Cholla and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Taro are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Cholla and Taro
Care of Cholla and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Cholla 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.