Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Citrus
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
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
Nutrients
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
अरवी
In German
Meyer Lemon
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Meyer Lemon
Colocasia
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Colocasia
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Colocasia
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Kolokazja
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Taro
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Taro Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Taro are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Meyer Lemon and Taro
Care of Meyer Lemon and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Meyer Lemon 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.