Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Waldkiefer
In French
Colocasia
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Colocasia
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Colocasia
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Kolokazja
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Colocasia
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Pineae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Scot Pine
Season and care of Taro and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Scot Pine Physical Information
Taro and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Scot Pine are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Taro and Scot Pine
Care of Taro and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.