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6 Taro 1" Roots Bulbs Edible Tropical Elephant Ear Colocasia Live Plant Fresh :)

Description: 6 roots bulbs, 1 inches long each or longer.Growing instructions included. :) Check out my YouTube video "All About Taro". Search JAMES PLOSKO TARO.Please note: Taro needs a soil temperature of at least 65 degrees or higher to grow. Health benefits listed after growing instructions.Growing...Grows to 24 inches tall. Will eventually make a clump that may be left alone or divided and replanted.There is a discount when ordering extra ! Taro roots are kind of like seeds. Not all seeds germinate and on a rare occasion not all Taro roots grow. But there is a much higher success rate with a root because it has a lot of nutrients stored in it.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 ! :)We try to ship within 2 days or sooner. Sometimes it is 4 days. On a rare occasion 7 days.Positive Feedback automatically gets Positive Feedback ! :)Please contact before giving Negative Feedback. Negative Feedback hurts small time honest sellers. 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: 10.2 USD

Location: Dallas, Texas

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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.

Watering: Medium

Life Cycle: Evergreen in tropcial locations.

Great pond plant.: Same day shipping.

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

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