Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Stem Planting
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, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
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Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
अरवी
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
Colocasia
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
Colocasia
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
Colocasia
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Monterey Pine
In Polish
Kolokazja
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Aroideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Taro and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Taro and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Monterey Pine
Care of Taro and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.