Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Tree
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Woods
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
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
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Washington Hawthorn
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
Washington Hawthorn
अरवी
In German
Washington Hagedorn
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
washington aubépine
Colocasia
In Spanish
espino Washington
Colocasia
In Greek
washington hawthorn
Colocasia
In Portuguese
washington espinheiro
Colocasia
In Polish
Washington głogu
Kolokazja
In Latin
Washington alba
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Washington Hawthorn and Taro
Season and care of Washington Hawthorn and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Washington Hawthorn and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Washington Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Washington Hawthorn and Taro Physical Information
Washington Hawthorn and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Washington Hawthorn and Taro are as follows:
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Washington Hawthorn and Taro
Care of Washington Hawthorn and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Washington Hawthorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Washington Hawthorn 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.
