Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Humid climates
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
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 small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Dancing Bulb
अरवी
In German
Dancing Bulb
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Dancing Bulb
Colocasia
In Spanish
Dancing Bulb
Colocasia
In Greek
Dancing Bulb
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Dancing Bulb
Colocasia
In Polish
Dancing Bulb
Kolokazja
In Latin
Dancing Bulb
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Tillandsia
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Aroideae
Season and Care of Dancing Bulb and Taro
Season and care of Dancing Bulb and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Dancing Bulb and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dancing Bulb is and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Dancing Bulb and Taro Physical Information
Dancing Bulb and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dancing Bulb and Taro are as follows:
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Dancing Bulb and Taro
Care of Dancing Bulb and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done . In summer Dancing Bulb 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.