Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cold Regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Orange, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PRUNUS armeniaca
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Apricot
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
In French
Colocasia
Abricot or Abricotier
In Spanish
Colocasia
Albaricoque
In Greek
Colocasia
Βερύκοκκο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Apricot
In Polish
Kolokazja
Morela
In Latin
Colocasia
Apricot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Apricot
Season and care of Taro and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apricot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Apricot Physical Information
Taro and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Apricot are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Apricot
Care of Taro and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Apricot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.