Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Bees
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
QUICKSTICK
In French
Colocasia
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Colocasia
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Colocasia
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Colocasia
QuickStick
In Polish
Kolokazja
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Colocasia
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Alocasia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Taro and Quickstick
Season and care of Taro and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Quickstick Physical Information
Taro and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Quickstick are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Quickstick
Care of Taro and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.