Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Southeastern Asia
Types
Magnolia angatensis, Magnolia beccarii, Magnolia championii
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Magnolia liliifera
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Egg magnolia
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Magnolia liliifera
अरवी
In German
Magnolia Liliifera
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Magnolia Liliifera
Colocasia
In Spanish
Magnolia Liliifera
Colocasia
In Greek
Magnolia Liliifera
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Magnolia Liliifera
Colocasia
In Polish
Magnolia Liliifera
Kolokazja
In Latin
Magnolia Liliifera
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Taro
Season and care of Magnolia Liliifera and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Liliifera and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Liliifera season is Spring and Summer and Taro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Clay, Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Liliifera is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Liliifera and Taro Physical Information
Magnolia Liliifera and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Liliifera height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,000.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Liliifera and Taro are as follows:
Magnolia Liliifera flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Magnolia Liliifera leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Taro
Care of Magnolia Liliifera and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Liliifera pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Magnolia Liliifera 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.