Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Black
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Rats
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Flame -of-the -forest
Colocasia
In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque
Colocasia
In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest
Colocasia
In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las
Kolokazja
In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro? We provide you with everything About Flame-of-the-forest and Taro. Flame-of-the-forest doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Flame-of-the-forest does not have fragrant flowers. Flame-of-the-forest has allergic reactions like Anaemia and Kidney Disease and Taro has allergic reactions like Anaemia and Kidney Disease. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro
Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Taro season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Flame-of-the-forest and Taro Physical Information
Flame-of-the-forest and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro are as follows:
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Flame-of-the-forest 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.