Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
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
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Sassafras
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Sassafras
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Sassafras
Colocasia
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Colocasia
In Greek
σασάφρα
Colocasia
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Colocasia
In Polish
Sassafras
Kolokazja
In Latin
Sassafras
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Taro
Season and care of Sassafras and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Taro Physical Information
Sassafras and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Taro are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Sassafras and Taro
Care of Sassafras and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sassafras 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.