Taro (Colocasia esculenta)
Colocasia esculenta, or Taro, is a tropical perennial plant cultivated for its edible starchy corms. It features large, heart-shaped leaves and thrives in warm, moist env
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; prefers full sun for best growth.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet; tolerates standing water.
Soil
Rich, well-draining, consistently moist to wet loam
Temperature
Warm temperatures, ideally 20-30 °C; sensitive to frost.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Regular feeding during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade; prefers full sun for best growth.
Keep soil consistently moist to wet; tolerates standing water.
High water needs
Rich, well-draining, consistently moist to wet loam
Warm temperatures, ideally 20-30 °C; sensitive to frost.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Regular feeding during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Spring to Autumn
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
1-2 m
Spread
0.5-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Purple
Leaf Type
Sagittate
Flower Size
15-30 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderAlismatales
- familyAraceae
- genusColocasia
- speciesColocasia esculenta
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 8/5
Edible
Yes
All parts of the plant, especially the corms and leaves, contain calcium oxalate crystals. Ingestion of raw plant material causes severe irritation to the mouth, throat, and digestive tract, leading to burning, swelling, and difficulty swallowing. Thoroug