Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Lime Green, 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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
अरवी
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Tulpenbaum
In French
Colocasia
tulipier
In Spanish
Colocasia
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Colocasia
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Colocasia
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Kolokazja
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Colocasia
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Alocasia
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Taro and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Taro and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Taro and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Taro and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Taro and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Taro and Tulip Tree
Care of Taro and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.