Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Western United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, 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?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of 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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Digestive disorders
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Flower borders, Landscape
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Matricaria discoidea
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Pineapple Weed
अरवी
In German
Strahlenlose Kamille
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Matricaire odorante
Colocasia
In Spanish
Pineapple Weed
Colocasia
In Greek
ξύλο ανανά
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Pineapple Weed
Colocasia
In Polish
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
Kolokazja
In Latin
Pineapple Weed
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Araceae
Genus
Matricaria
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Colocasiodeae
Properties of Pineapple Weed and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Pineapple Weed and Taro? We provide you with everything About Pineapple Weed and Taro. Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Pineapple Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like and Taro has allergic reactions like . 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 Pineapple Weed and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pineapple Weed and Taro
Season and care of Pineapple Weed and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple Weed and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple Weed season is and Taro season is . The type of soil for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple Weed and Taro Physical Information
Pineapple Weed and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple Weed and Taro are as follows:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Pineapple Weed and Taro
Care of Pineapple Weed and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Pineapple Weed 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.