Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
अरवी
In German
Rote Holunder
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Red sureau
Colocasia
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Colocasia
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Colocasia
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Kolokazja
In Latin
pubens
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Taro
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Taro Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Taro are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Red Elderberry and Taro
Care of Red Elderberry and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Red Elderberry 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.