Description
Colocasia esculenta, also known as taro root, is a perennial herb that is native to eastern Asia. It has yellow-orange flowers and large heart-shaped leaves.
Characteristics
- Leaves: Large, triangular or arrow head, with a long thick and fleshy petiole. The lamina is completely smooth and very hydrophobic.
- Roots: Large, underground tuberous rhizome.
- Flowers: Produces clusters of two to five fragrant inflorescences in the leaf axils.
- Reproduction: Reproduce mostly through rhizomes (tubers, corms).
Habitat
- Found in the Central Valley of California.
- Favors grasslands, wetlands, and bog and marsh habitat.
Cultivation
- Grows well in loamy soils with a pH range of 5.5-7.0.
- Requires a combination of warm and moist climate with a mean temperature of 21-270 C.
- Plant the root piece out in 80 cm intervals, 5 cm deep.
- Water regularly.
- Harvest by digging the roots out in autumn.
(MRP Inclusive of all taxes)
- Shipping Rs. 149 for entire order.
- Plants will be shipping with pots.
- Dispatch will be done within 3 to 5 days.
- Delivery will be done within 2 to 4 days.
- Country of origin: India.
- Images may varies with the plant due to climate ,shipping, etc.
How to Care :
- Make sure your plants are getting enough water and sunlight.
- Recommended Soil Media: 40% Garden Soil 25% cocopeat 25% Organic manure/Vermicompost 5% charcoal chips 5% perlite.
- Fertilize your plants once a month.
- Avoid over-watering your plants.
- Cut off any dead or diseased Leaves.
- Make Sure Pots Have Drainage Holes.
- Don’t Repot Immediately after received wait for at least 2-3 Days.
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