Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Oblong or Lanceolate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
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
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
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
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
अरवी
In German
Elefant von Apple
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Colocasia
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Colocasia
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Colocasia
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Kolokazja
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Dilleniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Taro
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Taro Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Taro are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Elephant Apple and Taro
Care of Elephant Apple and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Elephant Apple 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.