Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
अरवी
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
indische Malve
In French
Colocasia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Colocasia
malva india
In Greek
Colocasia
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Kolokazja
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Colocasia
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Taro and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Taro and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Indian Mallow
Care of Taro and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.