Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
it is a type of oleander
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Long Narrow
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Not Available, Snails
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Not Available
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Oleander Jaune
Colocasia
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
Colocasia
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
Colocasia
In Polish
żółta Oleander
Kolokazja
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Taro
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Taro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Oleander and Taro Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Taro are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Yellow Oleander and Taro
Care of Yellow Oleander and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and Taro pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Yellow Oleander 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.
