Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Ornamental Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
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
Globe shaped
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Diabetes
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS kerberi
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Sina
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In Spanish
Sina
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Sina
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arales
Genus
Stenocereus
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sina and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Sina and Taro? We provide you with everything About Sina and Taro. Sina has thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Sina does not have fragrant flowers. Sina has allergic reactions like Not Available and Taro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Sina and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sina and Taro
Season and care of Sina and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Sina and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sina is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Sina and Taro Physical Information
Sina and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sina and Taro are as follows:
Sina flower color: Not Available
Sina leaf color: Not Available
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Sina and Taro
Care of Sina and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Sina 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.