taro (Colocasia Esculenta) - Perennials

Grow conditions

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness zone

8-10

Minimum 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
Minimum temperature: 10°F (−12°C)
Soil type: Clay, Loam, Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, Neutral

Plant traits

Mature height36 in-6 ft

Mature width36 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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