Life Span
Annual
Not Available
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
अरवी
jumping cholla
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
jumping cholla
In French
Colocasia
jumping cholla
In Spanish
Colocasia
jumping cholla
In Greek
Colocasia
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
Colocasia
jumping cholla
In Polish
Kolokazja
jumping cholla
In Latin
Colocasia
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Alocasia
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Taro and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jumping Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Taro and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color: Not Available
Care of Taro and Jumping Cholla
Care of Taro and Jumping Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.