Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Colocasia
Baobab
In Spanish
Colocasia
Baobab
In Greek
Colocasia
Baobab
In Portuguese
Colocasia
baobá
In Polish
Kolokazja
Baobab
In Latin
Colocasia
Baobab
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Bombacoideae
Properties of Taro and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Taro and Baobab. Taro doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Baobab has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Taro and Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Baobab
Season and care of Taro and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baobab season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Baobab Physical Information
Taro and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Baobab are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Baobab flower color: White and Ivory
- Baobab leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Baobab
Care of Taro and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.