Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Freestone, Clingstone
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
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
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Donut Pfirsich
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Donut Peach
Colocasia
In Spanish
Donut Peach
Colocasia
In Greek
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Donut Peach
Colocasia
In Polish
Donut Peach
Kolokazja
In Latin
Donut Peach
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Cetoniinae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Donut Peach and Taro
Season and care of Donut Peach and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Donut Peach and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Donut Peach and Taro Physical Information
Donut Peach and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Donut Peach and Taro are as follows:
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Donut Peach and Taro
Care of Donut Peach and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Donut Peach 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.