Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
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Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ERIA merrillii
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Eria, Orchid
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Eria
In Spanish
Colocasia
Eria
In Portuguese
Colocasia
eria
In Latin
Colocasia
Pinalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Araceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Podochileae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Epidendroideae
Properties of Taro and Eria
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Eria? We provide you with everything About Taro and Eria. Taro doesn't have thorns and Eria doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Eria 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 Eria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Eria
Season and care of Taro and Eria is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Eria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Eria is while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Eria is .
Taro and Eria Physical Information
Taro and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Taro and Eria are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
- Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Eria
Care of Taro and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.