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| Category: Tropical |
| Family: Araceae (Arums) |
| Origin: Asia, East (Asia) |
| Flower Color: NA |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 3-4 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Colocasia multiflora (Aquatic) (Red Stemmed Taro) - This Colocasia features brilliant red stems with large, dark green leaves. It becomes a strikingly beautiful specimen. It thrives with its roots in a few inches of water and is indispensable in the tropical, aquatic garden. It prefers sun or partial sun and grows to 4 feet tall. It is frost hardy to about 15-20° F. This is a Taro relative - All raw parts of Taro are poisonous, so the roots and leaves must be cooked properly before being eaten. Even if eaten when only partially cooked, it will burn the throat.
The information about Colocasia multiflora displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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