Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Olive
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, 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
Medium
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Palo Santo
In French
Colocasia
palo santo
In Spanish
Colocasia
palo santo
In Greek
Colocasia
palo santo
In Portuguese
Colocasia
palo santo
In Polish
Kolokazja
palo santo
In Latin
Colocasia
S. Palo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Palo Santo
Season and care of Taro and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palo Santo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Palo Santo Physical Information
Taro and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Palo Santo are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Palo Santo
Care of Taro and Palo Santo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.