Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
White, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Red
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
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Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
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Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
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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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Hatiora
In French
Colocasia
Hatiora
In Spanish
Colocasia
Hatiora
In Greek
Colocasia
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Hatiora
In Polish
Kolokazja
hatiora
In Latin
Colocasia
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Taro and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Taro and Hatiora. Taro doesn't have thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Hatiora
Season and care of Taro and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Hatiora Physical Information
Taro and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Taro and Hatiora
Care of Taro and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.