Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Freestone, Clingstone
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Elliptic
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
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
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Colocasia
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Colocasia
Donut Peach
In Greek
Colocasia
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Donut Peach
In Polish
Kolokazja
Donut Peach
In Latin
Colocasia
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Donut Peach
Season and care of Taro and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Donut Peach Physical Information
Taro and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Donut Peach are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Donut Peach
Care of Taro and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.