Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia
Types
P. ambongense P. baronii P. bicolor P. bispinosum P. brevicaule P. cactipes P. decaryi P. densiflorum P. eburneum P. geayi P. gracilius
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Rocky areas, Tropical areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gray Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, 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
Long Narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, 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?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Reduce watering in winter
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, Moist, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in early summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Dry root rot
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM lamerei
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Madagascar Palm, Club Foot
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Madagascar palm
अरवी
In German
Madagaskarpalme
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Pachypodium de Madagascar
Colocasia
In Spanish
Palma de Madagascar
Colocasia
In Greek
Pachypodium
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Palmeirinha-de-madagáscar, Palmeira-de-madagáscar
Colocasia
In Polish
Pachypodium
Kolokazja
In Latin
Mandacaru
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Araceae
Genus
pachypodium
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Malouetieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Madagascar palm and Taro
Season and care of Madagascar palm and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar palm and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar palm is Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar palm and Taro Physical Information
Madagascar palm and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar palm height is 370.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar palm and Taro are as follows:
Madagascar palm flower color: White
Madagascar palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Madagascar palm and Taro
Care of Madagascar palm and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar palm pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Madagascar palm 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.