Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
अरवी
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Yambohne
In French
Colocasia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Colocasia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Colocasia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Kolokazja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Colocasia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Alocasia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Taro and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Taro and Jicama. Taro doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Jicama
Season and care of Taro and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Jicama Physical Information
Taro and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Jicama are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Jicama
Care of Taro and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.