Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
-
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
-
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Twinleaf
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Twinleaf
Colocasia
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Colocasia
In Greek
Twinleaf
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Colocasia
In Polish
Twinleaf
Kolokazja
In Latin
Twinleaf
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Arales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Alocasia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Twinleaf and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Taro? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Taro. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Taro has allergic reactions like . 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 Twinleaf and Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Taro
Season and care of Twinleaf and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Taro Physical Information
Twinleaf and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Taro are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Twinleaf and Taro
Care of Twinleaf and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Taro pruning is done . In summer Twinleaf 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.