Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Simarouba glauca
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Rhinitis
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Tilapia
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Tilapia
Colocasia
In Spanish
tilapia
Colocasia
In Greek
tilaka
Colocasia
In Portuguese
tilaka
Colocasia
In Polish
tilakiem
Kolokazja
In Latin
tilaka
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Tilaka and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Taro? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Taro. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Taro has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. 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 Tilaka and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Taro
Season and care of Tilaka and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Taro Physical Information
Tilaka and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Taro are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Tilaka and Taro
Care of Tilaka and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Tilaka 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.