Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Fichten
In French
Colocasia
Picea
In Spanish
Colocasia
Picea
In Greek
Colocasia
Spruce
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Picea
In Polish
Kolokazja
Świerk
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Taro and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Taro and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Sitka Spruce
Care of Taro and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.