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Taro, Indian

Taro, Indian

NOTE: This plant is cold-temperature sensitive and can not be shipped through areas with freezing temperatures until Spring. If we estimate your order of this plant will be damaged by weather, we will hold your entire order and ship when temperatures warm.
This plant IS available for shipping ONLY in 1 gallon pot sizes.

$15.00 USD
$15.00 USD
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Size

3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE

3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY

15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
Indian taro produces small, edible tubers that are like potatoes. The plant will grow 3 to 4 feet and has elephant ear leaves.

ABOUT THIS PLANT

Botanic Name: Colocasia esculenta
Common Names: Taro, Arbi, Caladium, Dasheen, Elephant Ears, Green Taro, Malanga. arbi in Hindi, kochu in Bangla, chempu in Tamil, alu in Marathi, kesave in Kannada, chama in Telugu, chembu in Malayalam and venti in Konkani,

Lifespan: Tender Perennial
Hardiness Zone: 9 to 11
Growth Structure: Large leafed bush that grows to 3'-4' tall and wide

Fertility Preference: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Water Preference: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Sun & Light Preference: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cold Tolerance: 32 F
Native to: India
Recommended Size for Container Growing: 15 gallon+

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