Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) - Growing Guide | Neighborbrite

Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) - Perennials

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun / Partial sun

Hardiness zone

8-10

Min. Temperature

10°F (−12°C)

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Moist, Well drained

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Taro

Colocasia Esculenta

Grow conditions

Sunlight: Full sun / Partial sun
Hardiness zone: 8-10
Min. Temperature: 10°F (−12°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height36 in-6 ft

Mature spread36 in-5 ft

Plant typePerennials

Bloom seasonSummer, Fall

Foliage typeDeciduous

Tolerance & safety

Drought tolerant❌No

Fire tolerant❌No

Pet safe❌Toxic

Deer resistant✅Yes

Pollinator-friendly❌No

Taro (Colocasia Esculenta) - Perennials

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