Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
अरवी
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Colocasia
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
Colocasia
peral de Bradford
In Greek
Colocasia
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Colocasia
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Kolokazja
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Colocasia
Bradford piri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Maleae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Taro and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Taro and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Taro and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Bradford Pear
Care of Taro and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.