Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Ants
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Muskmelon
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Muskmelon
In French
Colocasia
Cantaloup
In Spanish
Colocasia
Melón
In Greek
Colocasia
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Melão
In Polish
Kolokazja
Muskmelon
In Latin
Colocasia
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Muskmelon
Season and care of Taro and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muskmelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Taro and Muskmelon Physical Information
Taro and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Muskmelon are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Muskmelon
Care of Taro and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.