4 in. Green Taro Potted Bog/Marginal Pond Plant

A:  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.

A:  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.

A:  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.

A:  Yes, you can eat it. It's like spinach.

A:  In reading descriptions on varieties of Tar, it is my understanding that "Blue Taro" is the edible variety.

A:  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.

A:  I put my pot 3 inches into the water

A:  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.

A:  Not sure but both plants have increased in size about 20; percent in a few weeks