Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
China Doll
In Hindi
अरवी
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Zimmeresche
In French
Colocasia
china doll
In Spanish
Colocasia
china doll
In Greek
Colocasia
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Kolokazja
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
Colocasia
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and China Doll
Season and care of Taro and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and China Doll Physical Information
Taro and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and China Doll are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and China Doll
Care of Taro and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.