Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
अरवी
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
Colocasia
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
Colocasia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
Colocasia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Kolokazja
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Colocasia
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Taro and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Taro and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Taro and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Taro and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Taro and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
