Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Mites
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Schefflera
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Schefflera
In French
Colocasia
Schefflera
In Spanish
Colocasia
Schefflera
In Greek
Colocasia
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Schefflera
In Polish
Kolokazja
Schefflera
In Latin
Colocasia
Schefflera
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Properties of Taro and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Taro and Schefflera. Taro doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Schefflera has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Taro and Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Schefflera
Season and care of Taro and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Schefflera Physical Information
Taro and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Schefflera are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
- Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Taro and Schefflera
Care of Taro and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.