Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Marginata, Fragrans, Draco, Cinnabari
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs watering once a week, Water once every two or three weeks
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
DRACAENA fragrans
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Corn Plant, Dracaena
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Dracaena
In French
Colocasia
Dracaena
In Spanish
Colocasia
Árbol de serpiente
In Greek
Colocasia
Δράκαινα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Dracaena
In Polish
Kolokazja
Dracena
In Latin
Colocasia
Dracaena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Dracaena
Season and care of Taro and Dracaena is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Dracaena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena is Neutral.
Taro and Dracaena Physical Information
Taro and Dracaena physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dracaena height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Dracaena are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Dracaena flower color: White
- Dracaena leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Dracaena
Care of Taro and Dracaena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Dracaena 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 Dracaena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.