Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Brazil
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Abutilon
In French
Colocasia
Abutilon
In Spanish
Colocasia
Abutilon
In Greek
Colocasia
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Abutilon
In Polish
Kolokazja
Abutilon
In Latin
Colocasia
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Abutilon
Season and care of Taro and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Abutilon Physical Information
Taro and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Abutilon are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Abutilon
Care of Taro and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.