Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
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
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
अरवी
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Colocasia
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
Colocasia
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
Colocasia
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
Kolokazja
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araceae
Genus
brachychiton
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Aroideae
Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Taro? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Taro. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Taro
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Taro Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Taro are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Taro
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.