Taro
Colocasia esculenta
💧 Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet
☀️ Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light
💦 Humidity
High (60%+)
🌡️ Temperature
65–90°F (18–32°C)
Soil
Rich, moisture retaining potting mix
✨ Fertilizing
Monthly in growing season
🪴 Repotting
Every year
About Taro
Dramatic tropical plant with enormous heart-shaped leaves. Black and green varieties are stunning. Edible corms when cooked.
Care tips
- Corms are edible but must be cooked — toxic raw
- Can grow in standing water
- Bring indoors before frost