Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Humid climates
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
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Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Homalomena
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Homalomena
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Homalomena
Colocasia
In Spanish
Homalomena
Colocasia
In Greek
Homalomena
Colocasia
In Portuguese
homalomena
Colocasia
In Polish
Homalomena
Kolokazja
In Latin
Homalomena
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Homalomena
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Homalomena and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Taro? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Taro. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Taro has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Taro
Season and care of Homalomena and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Homalomena and Taro Physical Information
Homalomena and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Taro are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Homalomena and Taro
Care of Homalomena and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Homalomena 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.