Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
moist forests
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
-
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Asthma
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Rhododendron
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
rhododendron
अरवी
In German
Rhododendron
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
rhododendron
Colocasia
In Spanish
rododendro
Colocasia
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Colocasia
In Portuguese
rododendro
Colocasia
In Polish
rododendron
Kolokazja
In Latin
Rhododendron
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Rhododendron
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Taro
Season and care of Rhododendron and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Rhododendron and Taro Physical Information
Rhododendron and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Taro are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Rhododendron and Taro
Care of Rhododendron and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Taro pruning is done . In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.