Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
अरवी
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Colocasia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Colocasia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Colocasia
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Kolokazja
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Colocasia
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Taro and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Taro and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Taro and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Taro and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Taro and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Taro and Blackjack Oak
Care of Taro and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.