Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Water daily during growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Teak
In Spanish
Colocasia
Teak
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colocasiodeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Properties of Taro and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Taro and Teak? We provide you with everything About Taro and Teak. Taro doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Taro does not have fragrant flowers. Taro has allergic reactions like Swelling in mouth and Throat itching and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Taro and Teak
Season and care of Taro and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Teak Physical Information
Taro and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Teak are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Teak
Care of Taro and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done No pruning needed and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.