Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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 Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Emu Bush
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Emu Bush
Colocasia
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Colocasia
In Greek
emu Μπους
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Colocasia
In Polish
Emu Bush
Kolokazja
In Latin
Emu Bush
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Araceae
Genus
Eremophila
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Taro
Season and care of Emu Bush and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Emu Bush and Taro Physical Information
Emu Bush and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Taro are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Emu Bush and Taro
Care of Emu Bush and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Emu Bush 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.