Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
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
Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
hanging chain cholla
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
jumping cholla
अरवी
In German
jumping cholla
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
jumping cholla
Colocasia
In Spanish
jumping cholla
Colocasia
In Greek
jumping cholla
Colocasia
In Portuguese
jumping cholla
Colocasia
In Polish
jumping cholla
Kolokazja
In Latin
jumping cholla
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Genus
Cylindropuntia
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jumping Cholla and Taro
Season and care of Jumping Cholla and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Jumping Cholla and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Jumping Cholla and Taro Physical Information
Jumping Cholla and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jumping Cholla and Taro are as follows:
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Jumping Cholla and Taro
Care of Jumping Cholla and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jumping Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Jumping Cholla 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.