Description: 1 root rhizome bulb, 2 inches long or longer. Growing instructions included.Check out our YouTube video "All About Taro". Search JAMES PLOSKO TARO.Please note: Taro needs a soil temperature of at least 7O degrees or higher to grow. More growing instructions below.Health benefits listed after growing instructions. Check out our positive feedback ! Buy from a good seller like us ! :)Growing...Grows to 24 inches tall or taller in tropical locations. Will eventually make a clump that may be left alone or divided and replanted.Plant when soil is above 65 degrees or warmer. The warmer the better. To help warm soil add leaves or other compost material that will make heat during decomposing.Or start in a pot in a sunny, warm location--making sure soil does not dry out. And bring pot in if temperature gets below 65 degrees at night.Plant root in moist soil with only the bud barely visible at soil line. If bud is not obvious, compare to other Taro or lay horizontally. Might not grow if upside down. So horizontal is better than upside down.Water regularly, keeping soil moist until roots are established. Taro thrives in a tropical wet environment.Taro loves fertilizer, especially when getting started...Mix slow release fertilizer into soil. Or fertilize monthly from spring until early fall with an all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer (20-20-20 or 10-10-10). A bit of root simulator does not hurt when getting Taro started.In HOT regions...Choose a location with partial afternoon shade to protect from direct hot afternoon sunlight. Dappled afternoon sunlight is fine. Keep very moist. To conserve moisture, add 2 or 3 inches of mulch. Once roots are established then watering may be reduced.Taro, pond plant growing...For best results, experiment to see how Taro reacts to pond water levels. Plant in a line from where ground dries occasionally to a depth of 3 inches of water. Allow to spread/clump in the depths it prefers. Can usually grow in water up to 5 inches deep.Winter care...Does well (once established) in Zones 8 and above (maybe Zone 7). In colder regions mulch well or replant every spring. Or start early in warm location in pots. In northern USA usually the south side of a home is the warmest location. Taro is a tropical plant that prefers warm, swampy conditions with plenty of decomposing plant material--similar to a tropical rain forest.Health benefits...Taro is an excellent source of fiber and resistant starch, which account for many of its health benefits, such as improved heart health, blood sugar levels, body weight and gut health. Taro also contains a variety of antioxidants and polyphenols that protect against free radical damage and potentially cancer. Has many other health benefits. Has been eaten for thousands of years in Asia. Research cooking instructions. Attractive, edible landscape plant.See my other plants ! :)Positive Feedback automatically gets Positive Feedback ! :)Please contact before giving Negative Feedback. Please do not be Negative. :)Questions answered within 2 business days or sooner. Sometimes longer. We try to respond to urgent questions quickly. Most listings have details. Mr. & Mrs. Google have answers to many specific questions about almost everything. They are your friend for a quick answer. :) All items from a smoke-free, pet free home. Thank you for reading this far. Happy Shopping. Have a super day. Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian Press To Translate Listing Translator By Hindi Portuguese Thai Korean French Chinese Spanish Arabic Japanese German Russian Italian
Price: 8 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-08-01T12:59:12.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Climate: The warmer the better., Sub-tropical, Temperate, Tropical, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean
Common Name: Elephant Ear
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): Grows when 65 degrees or warmer.
Plant Characteristic: Great pond plant.
Soil Type: Well composted well draining fertilized soil., Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt
Aspect: Prefers to be shaded from hot afternoon sun.
Brand: Central USA Plants
Plant Form: Root Corm Bulb
Season of Interest: Spring Summer Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Rhizome, root, bulb.
Life Cycle: Depends on what USDA plant zone it is grown.
Watering: Medium
Genus: Colocasia
Sunlight: Shade from hot afternoon sunlight., Partial Shade, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Foliage: Deciduous. Evergreen in tropical locations.
Style: Traditional
Features: Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate--keep above 65 degrees, moist, fertilize.
Species: C. Esculenta