Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Moth
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
firethorn
In French
Colocasia
firethorn
In Spanish
Colocasia
firethorn
In Greek
Colocasia
firethorn
In Portuguese
Colocasia
firethorn
In Polish
Kolokazja
firethorn
In Latin
Colocasia
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Maleae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Taro and Firethorn
Season and care of Taro and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Firethorn Physical Information
Taro and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Firethorn are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Firethorn
Care of Taro and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.