Produces dark green leaves and creamy yellowish bloom
Water-wise pond plant tolerates full sunlight
Best planted from spring to summer in ponds
Product Details
Green Taro gives a very tropical appearance with its dark green velvety arrowhead shaped leaves. Grown for its unique large foliage which stands out along your pond's edge. Does have a creamy yellowish bloom in late summer.
A perennial in zones 7 - 10 that comes back reliably with runners making new plants
Has a creamy yellowish bloom at the base of the plant as the foliage provides the motivation for having this bog plant
Green taro is a native plant in the southeast and can be found in abundance in Florida
Advantages of buying a pond plant already potted in aquatic soil are a developed root structure and a seamless transition to your pond
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Q:Inside or outside in the winter for elephant ear plant Portland Oregon
by|Aug 20, 2020
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A:Â Hi Roz! We live in North Georgia which is 7 or 6b and our green taro winters over every year. It looks like Portland is in one of those zones, too, where your winters can go either way. I would say if you see a very cold set of temperatures heading your way, bring it indoors and keep its feet wet and in a sunny window until the cold passes or just wait until spring when the temperatures permit putting it back in your pond.
by|Aug 24, 2020
Q:Should I keep elephant ear plant in doors in the winter Portland Oregon
by|Aug 20, 2020
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A:Â Hi Rs! We live in North Georgia which is 7 or 6b and our green taro winters over every year. It looks like Portland is in one of those zones, too, where your winters can go either way. I would say if you see a very cold set of temperatures heading your way, bring it indoors and keep its feet wet and in a sunny window until the cold passes or just wait until spring when the temperatures permit putting it back in your pond.
by|Aug 21, 2020
Q:Is this taro eatable?
by|Mar 22, 2019
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A:Â Hi Lia! I have personally never eaten any of the taro. I know that they are used as a food source in some parts of the world, but am not familiar with exactly how they are prepared. Based on my experience, I would not recommend eating green taro.
by|Mar 25, 2019
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A:Â Yes, you can eat it. It's like spinach.
by|Apr 24, 2020
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A:Â In reading descriptions on varieties of Tar, it is my understanding that "Blue Taro" is the edible variety.
by|Apr 26, 2020
Q:how large will this plant get, and also when y'all say 1-6'' below the surface do you mean the po...
by|Jun 26, 2018
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A:Â Hi Person. This plant may reach heights of up to 4 feet. Most plants will get in the 2-3 foot range during the growing season. If you are way down south, say Florida, it could easily reach the height of 4 feet. As the plant matures, the crown of the plant's depth below the surface of your pond can be increased to up to 6 inches deep.
by|Jul 18, 2018
A:Â I put my pot 3 inches into the water
by|Jul 9, 2019
A:Â 1-6 inches refers to the top of the pot (plants crown. 6 inches (or less) would be maximum for a fully mature plant. 1 inch for a very young plant starting.
by|Apr 26, 2020
A:Â Not sure but both plants have increased in size about 20; percent in a few weeks
by|Oct 9, 2019
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Apr 6, 2022
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Mar 21, 2022
Excellent
Plant arrived fairly quickly and in perfect condition. The roots were will wet in the bag, no mess and the leaf (mine only had one) was in perfect condition. I planted it in my pond and it’s thriving, already growing another leaf. Highly recommend as far as product care and shipping.
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Aug 16, 2021
these did so lovely in my pond...
these did so lovely in my pond
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Jun 25, 2021
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Jun 10, 2021
The plant arrived in good shape with full leaves. ...
The plant arrived in good shape with full leaves. It is thriving now.
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Jun 3, 2021
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May 17, 2021
Came in good condition and started growing well once transplanted....
Came in good condition and started growing well once transplanted.
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Apr 9, 2021
I have ordered several pond plants from them and they...
I have ordered several pond plants from them and they have all arrived in excellent condition and appear to be doing well.
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Mar 17, 2021
The product arrived several days later than expected, but was prepared and wrapped carefully by t...
The product arrived several days later than expected, but was prepared and wrapped carefully by the grower, so it was still in great condition. Two weeks after planting, it's starting new shoots and seems to be quite healthy.
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Sep 5, 2020
Is it edible
Is this the taro plant that you can eat the root and leaves?