Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Rowan, Mountain ash
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Rowan Tree
In French
Colocasia
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Colocasia
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Colocasia
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Kolokazja
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Colocasia
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Taro and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Taro and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Taro and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Rowan Tree
Care of Taro and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.