Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
-
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
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
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Spinach
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Spinat
In French
Colocasia
Épinards
In Spanish
Colocasia
Espinacas
In Greek
Colocasia
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Espinafre
In Polish
Kolokazja
Szpinak
In Latin
Colocasia
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Taro and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Taro and Spinach. Taro doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Spinach
Season and care of Taro and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Spinach Physical Information
Taro and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Taro and Spinach are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Spinach
Care of Taro and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.