Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Northern Spy Apple
अरवी
In German
Northern Spy Apfel
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Northern Spy Pomme
Colocasia
In Spanish
Espía del Norte de Apple
Colocasia
In Greek
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Northern Spy a Apple
Colocasia
In Polish
Northern Spy Jabłko
Kolokazja
In Latin
Northern Spy Apple
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Spy Apple and Taro
Season and care of Northern Spy Apple and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Spy Apple and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Spy Apple season is Spring and Fall and Taro season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Northern Spy Apple and Taro Physical Information
Northern Spy Apple and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Northern Spy Apple and Taro are as follows:
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Taro
Care of Northern Spy Apple and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Northern Spy Apple 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.