Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Not Available
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
अरवी
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Igel Kaktus
In French
Colocasia
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Colocasia
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Colocasia
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Colocasia
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Kolokazja
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Colocasia
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Alocasia
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Taro and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Taro and Hedgehog Cactus. Taro doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Hedgehog Cactus 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 Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Taro and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Taro and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Taro and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Taro and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Taro and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Taro and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.