Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
South America
  
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Green
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
अरवी
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Colocasia
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Colocasia
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Colocasia
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Colocasia
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Kolokazja
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Colocasia
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Araceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Alocasia
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Aroideae
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Taro and Peanut
Season and care of Taro and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Taro and Peanut Physical Information
Taro and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Taro and Peanut are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Taro and Peanut
Care of Taro and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.