Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
अरवी
In German
Texas Madrone
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Texas Madrone
Colocasia
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Colocasia
In Greek
Texas Madrone
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Colocasia
In Polish
Texas Madrone
Kolokazja
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Texas Madrone and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Texas Madrone and Taro? We provide you with everything About Texas Madrone and Taro. Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Texas Madrone does not have fragrant flowers. Texas Madrone has allergic reactions like Not Available and Taro has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Texas Madrone and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Taro
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Texas Madrone and Taro Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Taro are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Texas Madrone and Taro
Care of Texas Madrone and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.