Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
White, Green, Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Bronze, Orange Red, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Alternaria leaf blight, Annosus Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Anthelmintic, Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Morus alba
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
White mulberry, Mulberry
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Maulbeere
In Spanish
Colocasia
Mora
In Portuguese
Colocasia
amoreira
In Polish
Kolokazja
Morwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Moreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Mulberry
Season and care of Taro and Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Mulberry Physical Information
Taro and Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mulberry height is 1,000.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Mulberry are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Mulberry flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Mulberry leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Taro and Mulberry
Care of Taro and Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Mulberry 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 Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.