Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
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
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Needle like
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
slash pine
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
slash pine
Colocasia
In Spanish
pino slash
Colocasia
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Colocasia
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Colocasia
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Kolokazja
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Colocasia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Taro
Season and care of Slash Pine and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Taro Physical Information
Slash Pine and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Taro are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Slash Pine and Taro
Care of Slash Pine and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Slash Pine 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.