Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little 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
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
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
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
spanish dagger
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
अरवी
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Spanish bayonet
Colocasia
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
Colocasia
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
Colocasia
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
Kolokazja
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Taro
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Spanish Bayonet and Taro Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Taro are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Taro
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Spanish Bayonet 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.