Family: Araceae

Scientific Name: Colocasia esculenta

Common Name: Taro

DescriptionThe species Taro. Grown as container plant in cooler regions.
Pronunciation(kol-oh-KAY-see-uh)(es-kew-LEN-tuh)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennial Tender
Hardiness Zone8-11
Sunlightfull sun, part sun
Moistureaverage to moist
Soil & Siteaverage to moist
Leaveslarge green leaves on long petioles
Dimensions3-4 plus feet tall and wide
Maintenancedig the large corms after the first frost, clean and store cool and dry, check periodically to see if they are dehydrating, I soak them in a pail of water for a few minutes if this happens, the smaller the corms the quicker they dry out
Propagationdivision of the corm
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