Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Bromeliad
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Bromeliad
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Bromeliad
In French
Colocasia
Bromeliad
In Spanish
Colocasia
Bromeliad
In Greek
Colocasia
Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Bromeliad
In Polish
Kolokazja
Bromeliad
In Latin
Colocasia
Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Taro and Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Taro and Bromeliad. Taro doesn't have thorns and Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Bromeliad
Season and care of Taro and Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Bromeliad Physical Information
Taro and Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Bromeliad are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
- Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Care of Taro and Bromeliad
Care of Taro and Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.