Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
-
Habitat
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Long slender
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rats, Snails
-
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Dry soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
pollinators
Allergy
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOCASIA micholitziana
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Common Name
Elephant Ear, Taro
Ukiuki, uki
In German
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
Ukiuki
In French
Colocasia
Ukiuki
In Spanish
Colocasia
Ukiuki
In Greek
Colocasia
Ukiuki
In Portuguese
Colocasia
Ukiuki
In Polish
Kolokazja
Ukiuki
In Latin
Colocasia
Ukiuki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aroideae
Hemerocallidoideae
Season and Care of Taro and Ukiuki
Season and care of Taro and Ukiuki is important to know. While considering everything about Taro and Ukiuki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Taro is Loam, Sand and for Ukiuki is while the PH of soil for Taro is Acidic, Neutral and for Ukiuki is .
Taro and Ukiuki Physical Information
Taro and Ukiuki physical information is very important for comparison. Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ukiuki height is - and width -. The color specification of Taro and Ukiuki are as follows:
Taro flower color: White and Green
Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Taro and Ukiuki
Care of Taro and Ukiuki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Taro pruning is done and Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.