Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
coastal environs
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
In late autumn, 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, Red blotch
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Analgesic, Antitumor
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Pitanga
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Pitanga
Colocasia
In Spanish
Pitanga
Colocasia
In Greek
Pitanga
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Pitanga
Colocasia
In Polish
Pitanga
Kolokazja
In Latin
Pitanga
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Myrteae
Colocasiodeae
Properties of Pitanga and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Taro? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Taro. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga 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 Pitanga and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Taro
Season and care of Pitanga and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Taro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Taro Physical Information
Pitanga and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Taro are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Pitanga and Taro
Care of Pitanga and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Pitanga 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.