Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
slash pine
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Colocasia
slash pine
In Spanish
Colocasia
pino slash
In Greek
Colocasia
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Colocasia
pinho barra
In Polish
Kolokazja
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Colocasia
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Taro and Slash Pine
Season and care of Taro and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Slash Pine Physical Information
Taro and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Slash Pine are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Taro and Slash Pine
Care of Taro and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.