Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central America, South America
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Green Beans
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Bohnen
In French
Colocasia
haricots
In Spanish
Colocasia
Green Beans
In Greek
Colocasia
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Colocasia
feijões
In Polish
Kolokazja
fasola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Taro and Spring Beans
Season and care of Taro and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Taro and Spring Beans Physical Information
Taro and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Spring Beans are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Spring Beans
Care of Taro and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.