Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
United States, Central United States
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
अरवी
Shingle Oak
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Kies Eiche
In French
Colocasia
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Colocasia
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Colocasia
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Kolokazja
gont Oak
In Latin
Colocasia
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aroideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Taro and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Taro and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Taro and Shingle Oak
Care of Taro and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.