Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, 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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ANANAS
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Pineapple
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Ananas
In French
Colocasia
Ananas
In Spanish
Colocasia
Piña
In Greek
Colocasia
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Abacaxi
In Polish
Kolokazja
Ananas
In Latin
Colocasia
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Araceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Pineapple
Season and care of Taro and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Taro and Pineapple Physical Information
Taro and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Taro and Pineapple are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Taro and Pineapple
Care of Taro and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.