Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
-
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
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
-
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Hatiora
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Hatiora
Colocasia
In Spanish
Hatiora
Colocasia
In Greek
Hatiora
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Colocasia
In Polish
hatiora
Kolokazja
In Latin
Hatiora
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Hatiora and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Taro? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Taro. Hatiora has thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Taro has allergic reactions like . 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 Hatiora and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Taro
Season and care of Hatiora and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Taro season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Taro Physical Information
Hatiora and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Taro are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Taro
Care of Hatiora and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Hatiora 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.