Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Succulent
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
San Pedro
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Colocasia
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Colocasia
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Colocasia
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Kolokazja
In Latin
San Pedro
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Genus
Echinopsis
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Taro
Season and care of San Pedro and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Taro season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
San Pedro and Taro Physical Information
San Pedro and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Taro are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of San Pedro and Taro
Care of San Pedro and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer San Pedro 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.