Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Cercis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
अरवी
Eastern Redbud
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
OstRedbud
In French
Colocasia
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Colocasia
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Colocasia
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Kolokazja
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Colocasia
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Taro and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Taro and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Taro and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Taro and Eastern Redbud
Care of Taro and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Eastern Redbud pruning is done 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 Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.