Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Skyflower
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
DURANTA
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Duranta
In French
Colocasia
Duranta
In Spanish
Colocasia
Duranta
In Greek
Colocasia
Duranta
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Duranta
In Polish
Kolokazja
Duranta
In Latin
Colocasia
Duranta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Taro and Duranta
Season and care of Taro and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Duranta Physical Information
Taro and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Duranta are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Duranta
Care of Taro and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.