Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
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agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
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
Dark Green, Copper
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
-
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
Requires regular watering
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 branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Macadamia
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Macadamia
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Macadamia
Colocasia
In Spanish
Macadamia
Colocasia
In Greek
Macadamia
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Colocasia
In Polish
Macadamia
Kolokazja
In Latin
Macadamia
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Proteaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Macadamia and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Taro? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Taro. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Taro has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Macadamia and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Taro
Season and care of Macadamia and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Macadamia and Taro Physical Information
Macadamia and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Taro are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Macadamia and Taro
Care of Macadamia and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Macadamia 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.