Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
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Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
candelabro
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
candelabro
In French
Colocasia
candelabro
In Spanish
Colocasia
candelabro
In Greek
Colocasia
candelabro
In Portuguese
Colocasia
candelabro
In Polish
Kolokazja
candelabro
In Latin
Colocasia
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Alocasia
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Taro and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Taro and Candelabro. Taro doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Candelabro
Season and care of Taro and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabro is .
Taro and Candelabro Physical Information
Taro and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Taro and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Taro and Candelabro
Care of Taro and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.