Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
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
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
अरवी
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Colocasia
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Colocasia
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Colocasia
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Kolokazja
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Colocasia
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Taro and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Taro and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Taro and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Taro and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.