Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oblong
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, 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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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
Leaves, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Tabebuia
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Tabebuia
Colocasia
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Colocasia
In Greek
Tabebuia
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Colocasia
In Polish
Tabebuia
Kolokazja
In Latin
Tabebuia
Colocasia
Family
Bignoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Taro
Season and care of Tabebuia and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Taro season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Taro Physical Information
Tabebuia and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Taro are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Tabebuia and Taro
Care of Tabebuia and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Taro pruning is done . In summer Tabebuia 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.