Taro – Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta ‘Bun-long’

$20.00

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You can plant the coir pot directly into the ground, which will eliminate root disturbance and help keep your plant happy. The roots will make their way through the pot and into the soil. The pot itself will decompose within about two months in healthy, watered soil.

Description

Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta ‘Bun-long’. 3.7L coir pot.

Native to China, this hardy perennial is known for its starchy, underground roots and heart-shaped leaves.

Taro root can be baked, boiled or fried, and the leaves can be steamed and eaten like spinach.

This fast-growing, clumping subtropical / tropical herb enjoys a full sun to part shade position in moist soil.

It’ll grow to around 1.5m high.