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