Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used as a dye, 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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
अरवी
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
Colocasia
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
Colocasia
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
Colocasia
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
Kolokazja
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
Colocasia
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Bombini
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Taro and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Tupelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Taro and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Taro and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Taro and Black Tupelo
Care of Taro and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.