Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Scarlet banana, Fe'i bananas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Pink, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Arrowhead
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, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Apply 8-10-8 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Insects, Spider Mites
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Itchiness, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Heals minor burns
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
MUSA velutina
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Banana, Hairy Banana, Pink Banana
In Hindi
अरवी
गुलाबी केले
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
rosa Banana
In French
Colocasia
rose Banana
In Spanish
Colocasia
Pink plátano
In Greek
Colocasia
ροζ Μπανάνα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Banana -de-rosa
In Polish
Kolokazja
różowy Banana
In Latin
Colocasia
Pink Banana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Arales
Zingiberales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Pink Banana
Season and care of Taro and Pink Banana is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Pink Banana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Pink Banana is Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Banana is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Pink Banana Physical Information
Taro and Pink Banana physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pink Banana height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Taro and Pink Banana are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Pink Banana flower color: White, Yellow and Violet
- Pink Banana leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Pink Banana
Care of Taro and Pink Banana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Pink Banana 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 Pink Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.