Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Red
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
Pinnate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Spring, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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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
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
tabardillo
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
tabardillo
Colocasia
In Spanish
tabardillo
Colocasia
In Greek
Tabardillo
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Colocasia
In Polish
Tabardillo
Kolokazja
In Latin
Tabardillo
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Calliandra
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Taro
Season and care of Tabardillo and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Taro season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Taro Physical Information
Tabardillo and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Taro are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Tabardillo and Taro
Care of Tabardillo and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Tabardillo 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.