Taro

Epidendrum

About Taro and Epidendrum

Taro

Epidendrum

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Epiphyte

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil

Types

Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro

Diothonea, Auliza

Number of Varieties

2001000

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions

Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1111-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Green

White, Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green, Ivory

Green, Light 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

Shape

Leaf Shape

V-Shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Cold climate, Humidity

Care

Where to Plant?

Container

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes

Divison, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Rats, Snails

Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Cold climate, Humidity

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Bugs, Snails

Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites

Allergy

Swelling in mouth, Throat itching

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Laxative, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Colocasia

Epidendrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Arales

Asparagales

Family

Araceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Alocasia

Coilostylis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Colocasiodeae

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Aroideae

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

101500

1 27800

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Properties of Taro and Epidendrum

Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Epidendrum? We provide you with everything About Taro and Epidendrum. Taro doesn't have thorns and Epidendrum doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Epidendrum has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Taro and Epidendrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Taro and Epidendrum

Season and care of Taro and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Taro and Epidendrum Physical Information

Taro and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Taro and Epidendrum are as follows:

Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Taro and Epidendrum

Care of Taro and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.